Orange Soufflé Recipes

ORANGE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Scald the milk and set aside.
• In a medium sauce pan, combine the butter and flour, cook to a light blonde color, making a light roux. Off of the heat, whisk some of the scalded milk into the roux, slowly incorporating all of the milk. Return the roux to a low flame, and whisk in 3/4 cup of sugar, orange juice concentrate, orange juice, vanilla, salt, bring to a boil remove from heat. Stir in the zest and orange liqueur. Carefully add some of the scalded milk mixture to the egg yolk, to balance the temperature, and then combine them both, whisking thoroughly. Cover, set aside, and cool.
• Prepare 6 (12-ounce) souffle cups by buttering them lightly and dusting them with sugar.
• Beat the egg whites to medium stiff peaks, add the remaining sugar, and beat to stiff peaks. Fold the milk and egg mixture into the beaten egg whites. Fill the buttered and sugared souffle cups about 3/4 of the way. Bake, in a water bath, until puffed and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

GRAND MARNIER CREPE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• For the crepes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Whisk together the eggs, butter, heavy cream, sugar, orange liqueur and orange zest in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in both flours until incorporated and a pourable batter forms. Let the batter rest at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Heat a 9-inch nonstick crepe pan over medium heat, then add a thin layer of batter (about 1 cup). Spread around the pan to cover. Cook until the top is dry and edges begin to curl up, about 1 minute. Flip and cook another minute. Repeat to make additional crepes using all the batter. Set aside.
• For the souffle batter: Combine the heavy cream, butter, orange liqueur, flour, brown sugar and orange zest in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk the egg yolks into the warm mixture in a steady stream. Set aside.
• Place the egg whites in a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks using the whisk attachment. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
• Place a crepe on a parchment paper-lined rimmed sheet tray. Spoon a 4-ounce ladle of souffle batter in the middle. Fold in half, like a taco. Repeat with the remaining crepes and souffle batter. Bake until the souffle filling puffs up a little, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with orange zest.

HONEY-ORANGE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Prepare the souffle: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and generously butter a 4-cup souffle dish. Wrap the dish with a buttered parchment collar (see right). Sprinkle the inside with sugar and shake out the excess.
• Combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, orange and lemon zests and the vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks until incorporated. (At this point, the mixture can be covered and refrigerated up to 6 hours; bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• When ready to bake, put the egg whites in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium speed until foamy. (Make sure the bowl and beaters are clean.) Increase the speed to medium high and gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar; beat until stiff and glossy.
• Stir one-third of the egg whites into the cheese mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest until just incorporated. (It's OK if a few streaks of egg white remain.) Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and bake in the center of the oven until puffed and golden, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the compote: Combine the orange juice, honey and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add the orange segments. Remove the souffle from the oven and remove the parchment collar. Serve immediately with the compote-the souffle will start sinking after a couple of minutes.

INDIVIDUAL ORANGE SOUFFLéS WITH GRAND MARNIER CRèME ANGLAISE

Steps:

• Prepare the crème anglaise in advance. It can be stored for several days in the refrigerator. Place the milk, cream, and agave nectar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Decrease the heat.
• Add the arrowroot powder slurry to the milk mixture, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and remove from the heat immediately after the mixture thickens. Stir in the Grand Marnier and vanilla extract. Cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator.
• Begin preparing the soufflés. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly oil 6 (12-ounce) soufflé ramekins with canola oil spray.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and salt. Add the milk and cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, and Grand Marnier. Blend well.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add the orange mixture and blend well.
• In a clean bowl, using clean beaters, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually drizzle in the agave nectar and beat until stiff glossy peaks form, another 1 to 2 minutes. Do not overbeat or the egg whites will dry. Fold the orange mixture into the egg whites. Spoon into the ramekins and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.
• Place a hot soufflé on a plate in front of each guest. Poke a hole in the center of the soufflé with a spoon and spread slightly open. Pour the crème anglaise generously into the opening of the soufflé and over the top. A dollop of whipped cream makes a nice finishing touch.

GRAND MARNIER® SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the insides of 2 (8-ounce) ramekins with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 2 teaspoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir flour in the melted butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and cook, stirring continuously, until smooth and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Stir orange zest and 1 tablespoon brandy-based orange liqueur into butter mixture until combined. Add egg yolks and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla; mix until smooth.
• Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. Slowly add half the 1/4 cup sugar and whisk until combined; add remaining sugar and continue to whisk until meringue is thick and holds it shape, but is not stiff.
• Fold half the meringue into egg yolk mixture until combined. Gently fold in second half until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared ramekins, allowing 1/4-inch of space at the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until risen and browned, 16 minutes.

NEIMAN MARCUS' MANDARIN ORANGE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup of the orange juice into a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over, and stir to dissolve.
• Seat aside to let the gelatin soften.
• Prepare and ice bath in a large bowl.
• Pour the remaining orange juice into a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir in the sugar and egg yolks.
• Over medium heat, gradually bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to steam and is slightly thickened. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
• Add the softened gelatin mixture (which will have a rubbery texture) and the lemon juice.
• Stir until incorporated and then transfer the "custard" to a clean mixing bowl; sit the bowl in the ice bath to cool.
• While the custard is cooking, stir it occasionally.
• Using a wire whisk or an electric whisk, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• With a spatula, gently fold some of the whipped cream into the cooled custard mixture to "loosen" it, then add the rest of the cream mixture and fold in until fully incorporated.
• Place three or four of the mandarin orange sections in the bottom of six individual 5-ounce fluted plastic dessert molds and then fill the molds with the orange souffle mixture.
• Place the molds on a cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap.
• Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, and preferably overnight, until firm.
• Carefully unmold.
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ORANGE SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate.
• Bring milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and zest to a boil over moderate heat in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking, 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, juice, and liqueur until butter is melted, then whisk in yolks until blended.
• Beat whites with salt in a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold soft peaks. Add remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar a little at a time, beating, then beat until whites just hold stiff peaks.
• Fold one fourth of whites into yolk mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Spread in pie plate with a rubber spatula and bake until puffed and golden, 16 to 18 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.