Hot Chocolate Souffles

Directions

In the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring, until it is smooth.

Remove the pan from the heat, add the egg yolks, one at a time, whisking well after each addition, and whisk in the rum and butter.

Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until they hold stiff peaks.

Stir a quarter of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture then fold in the remaining egg whites gently but thoroughly.

Spoon the mixture into 6 buttered ⅔ cup souffle dishes and bake them on a baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 400f oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are puffed and a tester comes out nearly clean.