Warm, smooth, thick, and so rich that one ramekin’s worth will do you in!  Your family and friends will be surprised to find out that it doesn’t contain dairy!  So simple to make and yet it will rock your chocolate world– what more could you want?  (Adapted from a recipe found on the Taste of Home website.)
 

Makes approximately 8 Servings

 

Elements:

Eight 4.5 oz RAMEKINS

COOKING SPRAY

Three-fourths cup of WHITE SUGAR

Half cup of UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER

Two tablespoons FLOUR

One-eighth teaspoon SALT

Three-quarters cup WATER

Three-quarters cup of dairy-free/nut-free SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS  (I used Enjoy Life brand mini chocolate chips.)

One tablespoon SOYMILK  (or RICEMILK or COCONUT MILK, etc.)

One teaspoon PURE VANILLA EXTRACT

Two large EGGS + one EGG WHITE

Half cup of WHITE SUGAR

Optional: FRESH BERRIES for garnish

 

Application:

Spray each ramekin with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt.  Put the saucepan on the stove over high heat and whisk in the water.  Bring this to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from the heat.  Stir in the chocolate chips, soymilk, and vanilla until smooth.

In a separate pot start boiling a quart of water.

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.

In a separate bowl beat the eggs and egg white until slightly thickened.  Add the last 1/2 cup of sugar and beat until fluffy, thick, and lemon-colored.  Fold this gently into the chocolate mixture.

Pour evenly into the 8 ramekins.  Place ramekins in a baking pan and pour 1-inch of boiling water into the bottom of the pan– being careful not to spill water in the ramekins.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, just until the centers are set.  Garnish with berries if desired and serve immediately.

 

Tips:

It tastes awesome COLD too!