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chocolate omelet "souffle"

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

This is from Griswold and Wagner Cast Iron Cookbook.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chocolate omelet "souffle"

  • 1/4 c
    walnut pieces, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 8 oz
    semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 3 Tbsp
    clarified butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    confectioners' sugar
  • sweetened whipped cream, to garnish

How To Make chocolate omelet "souffle"

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425F.
  • 2
    Toss the walnuts with the vanilla and scatter them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, being careful that they don't burn.
  • 3
    In a bowl, beat the eggs and cream to blend. Add the melted chocolate and beat vigorously until frothy.
  • 4
    Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until just hot. Add butter and walnuts and cook for 30 seconds.
  • 5
    Pour in egg mixture and cook for 1 minute. Transfer pan to the oven and bake until slightly firm, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately invert omelet onto a 10-inch plate. Dust with confectioner's sugar and cut into wedges.
  • 6
    Serve with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

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