Chocolate Soufflé

Whenever I see a chocolate soufflé on a restaurant menu, no matter how full I am or how much I’m working on my diet, I have to order one—I just cannot resist these things. I can’t think of a more sophisticated dessert, nor one that is more satisfying (and fun) to eat. A lot of people pour crème anglaise over the top, but I prefer soufflés on their own, so nothing distracts from the textural contrast between the outside and inside: the crunchy caramelized edges on top against that rich, fluf