Frozen Blackberry Souffle Recipes

FROZEN BLACKBERRY SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Prepare a 1 quart souffle dish by creating a collar to go around the rim to support the souffle while it freezes; cut a sheet of waxed paper long enough to go around the dish's rim, then fold in thirds, lengthwise (about a 4 inch wide ribbon).
• It should extend about 3 inches above the rim; secure with a rubber band or tape (or you could prepare 8 ramekins with the collar 1 1/2 inches above each one).
• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook the blackberries and 1/3 cup sugar until they soften and burst, about 10 minutes; puree in a food processor, then strain the seeds out (you should have about 2 cups of puree).
• Stir in the liquer and chill.
• In a small saucepan, heat remaining 2/3 cup sugar and water, over medium heat, to the soft-ball stage, 235 - 240 degrees, about 15 minutes.
• Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring, but use a small brush, moistened with water, to wash down any crystal that may form on the sides of the pan.
• Meanwhile, beat the egg whites in a stand mixer, using the whisk attachment, until stiff peaks form; while running pour the sugar mixture, in a slow steady stream, into the egg whites taking care not to hit the whisk attachment and splatter.
• The egg whites will swell, then subside; continue beating until the egg whites cool to room temperature, about 8 minutes.
• In a large bowl, beat the whipping cream, until soft peaks form, using a whisk or hand mixer.
• Stir 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the blackberry puree, then pour the blackberry mixture into the remaining egg whites and gently fold until well combined.
• Gently fold the whipping cream into the egg whites, then spoon the mixture into the prepared souffle dish or the ramekins; it should come about 1/2 up the waxed paper collar.
• Smooth the top and freeze until very firm, 4 hours to overnight; if frozen overnight, it will need and hour in the refrigerator before serving.
• If freezing for more than a day, press plastic wrap onto the surface once it is frozen to store.
• To serve, remove the collar and cut into thin slices.

MERRY BERRY FROZEN SOUFFLé

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat egg whites and salt with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup water and 3/4 cup sugar to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat to 245°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a firm ball.
• Slowly beat sugar mixture into egg whites on low speed. Beat on medium speed about 8 minutes or until mixture cools to room temperature.
• Fold cranberry sauce and whipped topping into egg white mixture. Spoon into 6 individual soufflé dishes, about 1 1/4 cups each; smooth tops. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup of the sugar to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium-high heat to 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Remove from heat; stir in cranberries. Let stand about 2 minutes or until cranberries are softened. Remove cranberries with slotted spoon to cookie sheet. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar on plate; roll cranberries in sugar to coat. (Cranberries can be prepared up to 6 hours before using; keep refrigerated.)
• Let soufflé stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with candied cranberries and mint leaves.

INDIVIDUAL BLACKBERRY SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 6 8 ounce ramekins or a 2 quart souffle dish, then sprinkle with about 1/4 cup sugar.
• Place blackberries in a food processor or blender and pulse until pureed. Squeeze through a sieve or strainer to extract juice, discard solids. Add enough water so that you have 2 cups liquid. Add 1/2 cup sugar to juice and heat in a medium saucepan over medium high heat until boiling; remove from heat.
• Melt butter in another large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk thoroughly. Slowly pour hot juice mixture into flour mixture while whisking vigorously. Cook 1 minute, remove from heat. Whisk in egg yolks, then Chambord.
• In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer until frothy. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar until soft peaks are fomed. Stir 1 cup of the egg whites into blackberry mixture. Fold remaining egg whites into blackberry mixture.
• Spoon into ramekins or souffle dish making sure to fill only 3/4 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes for ramekins or 30 to 40 minutes for large souffle. Carefully remove from oven once it has risen. Serve immediately.