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National Chocolate Soufflé Day

Food · February 28

A day for the chocolate soufflé, the baked dessert of whipped egg whites and chocolate that rises tall in the oven and sinks soon after.

National Chocolate Soufflé Day falls on Sunday, February 28, 2027. That is 124 days away.

A chocolate soufflé is a warm baked dessert made from a chocolate base folded together with whipped egg whites. In the oven, air trapped in the whites expands, and the mixture climbs above the rim of its dish.

The texture is the point. The outside sets into a thin crust while the middle stays soft, almost like a hot chocolate mousse. Many cooks butter the dish and coat it with sugar so the batter has something to grip as it rises.

Soufflés have a reputation for being fussy, and the reputation is partly earned. They start to fall within minutes of leaving the oven, which is why restaurants often ask you to order one at the start of the meal. At home, the trick is mostly timing: have everyone seated before the oven door opens.

The sinking is normal. A soufflé that has settled a little still tastes the same, and some people prefer the denser center. A spoonful of whipped cream or a pour of cold cream into the hot middle is a classic finish.

Small ramekins are easier than one large dish. They bake faster, rise more evenly, and give each person their own crackly top to break with a spoon.

Ways to celebrate

• Try baking chocolate soufflés in small ramekins at home.
• Serve one with a spoonful of whipped cream in the center.
• Watch a soufflé rise through the oven window.
• Look for a local restaurant that serves a chocolate soufflé.
• Share your soufflé photo before it starts to sink.

Dates

All national days on February 28

Also on February 28

• National Tooth Fairy Day
• National Public Sleeping Day
• National Floral Design Day

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