Chestnut-Armagnac Soufflé with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

1 7.25-to 7.41-ounce jar whole steamed chestnuts or vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts*

2 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided

1/4 cup sugar (for coating soufflé dish) plus 14 tablespoons sugar, divided

2 cups whole milk, divided

4 large egg yolks

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons Armagnac, Cognac, or other brandy

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup egg whites (about 8 large)

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

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