Question for Palo souffle recipe

[MommyMouse]

For those who have made the Chocolate Souffle recipe, is it imperative to use the "Dutch processed cocoa" ? I want to make it TONIGHT, but not sure if my local supermarkets will carry it. Thanks so much

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

I made this souflee with Hershey's baking cocoa and it worked out wonderfully!

 

[wdwmom2]

I made this souflee with Hershey's baking cocoa and it worked out wonderfully!

Same here!!!!!!

 

[Jsme]

I have not made it yet so I am glad to hear what others have used. To be honest the I was a little put off on where to find the correct "Dutch" chocolate and even the vanilla beans. I have never looked for or bought vanilla beans before. Can anyone help me out with that one?

 

[Momeska]

I'm pretty sure McCormick or any of the other major spice companies has whole vanilla beans in their bottles. Just check the spice aisle in your supermarket.

 

[MommyMouse]

Thanks all for your reply. I ended up NOT making the souffle tonight
I do have Hershey's cocoa...so I could have used it. Can't wait to make it now And yes....the vanilla beans come in a jar (whole) in the spice isle. You just slice it down the middle and scrape out the beans.

 

[tcmata]

Where can I find the recipe for the chocolate souffle?? I would love to make it- especially since our trip is 4 months away!!

Thank you!

 

[smchan]

I've found vanilla bean in specialty food stores and at Williams & Sonoma. It's expensive but tastes MUCH better than vanilla extract. I use it for my custards and souffles. 1/2 of 1 bean split down the side is enough flavoring for a typical recipe.

I'm not really much of a cook but was turned on to making souffles - with real vanilla bean - years ago at a class called Romantic Dinners at The Disney Institute.

Guys - if you want to be a hit with your wife, learn to make a souffle. (The one I learned to make in class is a S'mores Chocolate Souffle with Godiva liquer as the garnish.)

Sam

 

[umber]

I just purchased a jar of vanilla beans... I almost chocked! 2 beans for $18! But the taste is incredible.

 

[pppiglet]

I just purchased a jar of vanilla beans... I almost chocked! 2 beans for $18! But the taste is incredible.

No wonder a Disney cruise is sooo expensive. They have to pay for all those vanilla beans for those Palo Souffles!

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

I just purchased a jar of vanilla beans... I almost chocked! 2 beans for $18! But the taste is incredible.

Vanilla beans for sale!!! http://www.bostonvanillabeans.com/shop/index.php?action=category&id=bestsellers
Now we just have to figure out which ones to buy???

 

[kehouse]

ok, sam, now we also need that recipe! sounds yummy.

 

[Jsme]

TCMATA, here is the receipe for the Palo's souflle. I hae posted it before onother threads.

Now, Sam, please send us yours.

 

[alanapapa]

For those who have made the Chocolate Souffle recipe, is it imperative to use the "Dutch processed cocoa" ? I want to make it TONIGHT, but not sure if my local supermarkets will carry it. Thanks so much

The term "Dutch Processed Cocoa" is used for the way the company extracts the coca butter and dries it, adding an alkaloid agent. The alternative way I believe is "water processed". Most premieum cocoa in the US is "dutch processed". It is ususally somewhere on the label in small print.

And one other bit of advice: use unsalted butter.

 

[Jsme]

I had no idea vanilla beans were so expensive. And here I thought if I made the souffle I would be saving money. I think I would rather go on the cruise. LOL

 

[smchan]

Now, Sam, please send us yours.

It's on the large side, so I won't embed it. You can download it from this link: http://www.mindspring.com/~smchan/smoressouffle.pdf

Sam

 

[GOVAC24]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!

 

[Jsme]

I just printed it. Thanks Sam!!!!

 

[Jsme]

I have a whole bottle of the Godiva liqueur. I bought it a while back for a choclate martini and did not like it...now I know what to use it for!

 

[smchan]

I just printed it. Thanks Sam!!!!

You're welcome. I really don't have much of a sweet tooth, but this souffle is very, very good. Dare I say better than Palo's chocolate souffle?

Sam