chocolate omelet "souffle"

8 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Jun 17, 2015

This is from Griswold and Wagner Cast Iron Cookbook.

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

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup walnut pieces, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • - sweetened whipped cream, to garnish

How To Make chocolate omelet "souffle"

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    In a bowl, beat the eggs and cream to blend. Add the melted chocolate and beat vigorously until frothy.
  • Step 4
    Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until just hot. Add butter and walnuts and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    Serve with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

Discover More

Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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