Frozen Lemon And Orange Souffle Recipes

FROZEN LEMON SOUFFLES

Steps:

• For Filling.
• Whisk all ingredients in top of nonaluminum double boiler set over boiling water until mixture thickens enough to coat back of spoon, about 8 minutes;do not let mixture boil.
• Pour into nonaluminum container; cool to room temperature.
• Cover and refrigerate until very cold and firm.
• (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead and chilled.).
• For Souffle.
• Tie strip of parchment or foil around each of 8 (4 oz.) ceramic souffle dishes so that paper extends 1 1/2 inches above rim;set aside.
• Place yolks in large mixer bowl and whisk to blend well.
• Bring large saucepan of water to gentle simmer.
• In a small saucepan, cook sugar, lemon juice ,2/3 cup water and peel over low heat until sugar disolves completely, swirling pan occasionally.
• Increase heat and bring to a boil;whisk into yolks in bowl.
• Immediately set bowl over simmering water and whisk until mixture triples in volume and forms slowly disolving ribbon when whisk is lifted, about 10 minutes; do not boil.
• Set souffle base aside until cool, stirring mixture occasionally.
• Beat 2 1/2 cups whipping cream to soft peaks.
• Fold into cooled souffle base.
• Fill each prepared dish 3/4 full.
• Whip remaining 1/4 cup cream to stiff peaks.
• Reserve 1/4 cup lemon filling in refrigerator; fold whipped cream into remaining filling.
• Spoon thin layer into each dish,spreading evenly.
• Spoon remaining souffle base into dishes,smoothing tops if necessary.
• Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
• Spoon reserved filling into pastry bag fitted with small open star tip(freeze mixture if too runny to pipe).
• Pipe single star or rosette in center of each souffle; remove paper collars.
• If souffles are solidly frozen, let soften slightly in refrigerator before serving.

FROZEN LEMON SOUFFLE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and gelatine; add water and lemon or lime juice.
• Over medium heat, cook and stir until slightly thickened; stir in a few drops of food coloring in color of juice used, if desired (yellow or green).
• Cool.
• Chill until partially set, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• In small mixer bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into juice mixture.
• In small mixer bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; fold into juice mixture.
• Tape or tie 3-inch waxed paper or foil "collar" securely around rim of 1-qt souffle dish.
• Pour mixture into dish.
• Freeze 6 hours or overnight.
• Remove "collar".
• Garnish with whipped cream, candy lemon drops and gum drop slivers if desired.
• Return leftovers to freezer.
• TIP:
• Souffle can be chilled in refrigerato 6 hours instead of being frozen.

SOUFFLE A L'ORANGE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Position a rack so the souffle will sit in the middle of the oven. Spread the 1/2 tablespoon of butter evenly inside a 6-cup souffle dish (6 1/2-inches round x 3 1/2-inches high) with a paper towel. Add the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and tilt the dish to distribute the sugar evenly. Lightly tap out the excess and set aside.
• Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a 9-inch round enamel pot, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Whisk in the milk and 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Off the heat, cool for 1 minute and whisk in first the egg yolks and then the orange liqueur, vanilla, and orange zest and set aside.
• Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium-high speed until they are doubled in volume and frothy. With the mixer running, slowly add the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and beat until the egg whites form soft, very creamy (not firm!) peaks. Whisk 1/4 of the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture, then add all the egg whites and fold them carefully but thoroughly with a rubber spatula into the base.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared souffle dish, not filling it more than 1 1/4 inches from the top of the dish (there may be extra mixture). Put your finger 1 inch down into the edge of the souffle mixture and run it all the way around, making sure you don't rub off the butter and sugar inside the dish. Place in the middle of the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 375 degrees. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the souffle is puffed and browned on top. Don't peek!!
• Sift a light dusting of the confectioners' sugar on top and serve immediately.