Individual Chocolate Espresso Souffles

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These decadent but delicate chocolate soufflés have a slightly creamy center and a hint of coffee!
 
  Nonstick cooking spray  
2 Tbs   granulated sugar  
1/2 cup   NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa  
1/2 cup   hot water  
3 Tbs   French Roast NESCAFÉ® Gourmet Instant Coffee  
2 Tbs   butter  
3 Tbs   all-purpose flour  
3/4 cup   NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk  
3/4 cup   granulated sugar, divided  
4    large egg whites  
pinch   of salt  
 Powdered sugar  
 
 
 
1 Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray eight 6-ounce custard cups with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons sugar.
2 Combine cocoa, water and Nescafé in medium bowl; stir until smooth. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in evaporated milk and 1/2 cup sugar. Cook, whisking frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add to cocoa mixture; stir until smooth.
3 Beat egg whites and a pinch of salt in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold one-fourth of egg whites into chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites gently but thoroughly. Pour mixture into prepared cups, filling 3/4 full. Place on baking sheet.
4 Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out moist but not wet. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
 
 
Servings: 8
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 18 minutes

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