Make Caramel Brownie Soufflés with Brownie Mix

I’ve made many a soufflé from scratch but sometimes it is good to know how to hack them, too. This foolproof method of making souffles out of a boxed brownie mix always works like a charm. The soufflés come out airy, moist and rich and you don’t have to spend a lot of time making the batter from scratch. I prefer to top mine with a little caramel sauce and ice cream, but you could use whipped cream too.

The key to making these treats is all in the eggs. Instead of mixing together regular batter with eggs like you would to make brownies, you separate the eggs, whip up the whites, and fold them into the batter like you do a real soufflé. The technique is very simple and works like a charm every time. The whipped whites force the batter to rise, balloon-like out of the ramekin, and they stay risen just long enough for you to drizzle them with caramel and get them to the table. The texture is airy and moist, and it tastes like a soft brownie…only better.

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