Chilled Strawberry Souffle Food

FROZEN STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
• Add 1 cup sugar and beat until disolved.
• Stir in 1/2 cup strawberry puree.
• Place in top of double boiler and cook over hot water until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently; allow to cool.
• Add Grand Marnier, a little at a time,until thoroughly blended.
• Combine 1 cup sugar and orange juice in a 1-quart saucepan.
• Cook, uncovered,over medium-low heat, stirring until disolved.
• Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches the soft ball stage(245 degrees).
• While orange juice and sugar are cooking, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Very slowly pour in hot orange syrup, beating until stiff peaks form.
• Whip cream and fold into yolk mixture.
• Fold in remaining strawberry puree.
• Gently but thoroughly fold in meringue.
• Spoon into oiled and collared 1 1/2 quart souffle dish.
• Freeze about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• When firm, carefully wrap in freezer paper, securing edges with masking tape.
• To serve, remove collar and press chopped pistachios around sides of souffle.
• Whip cream and use to garnish top.
• Decorate with strawberries and serve with raspberry sauce.
• Raspberry Sauce:.
• Combine the thawed raspberries and the Grand Marnier and blend well.

FROZEN STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Praline: Lightly oil a sheet pan.
• Melt the sugar in a small sauce pan, over low heat, increasing the temperature gradually.
• Continue to cook until the sugar turns golden brown (swirl, but do not stir).
• Immediately fold in the hazelnuts, and quickly spread the mixture on the sheet pan.
• The caramel will start to set very quickly.
• When the praline has cooled and is hard, break it into small pieces; set 6 pieces aside for the garnish, and finely crush the remaining praline.
• Souffle: Cut six 13-by-4-inch strips of parchment or aluminum foil.
• Form into collars around six 6-ounce ramekins, and tape or tie in place.
• Cut a quater of the strawberries into 1/4-inch chunks, and toss with 3 Tablespoons of sugar.
• Set aside to macerate for 20 minutes.
• Puree the remaining strawberries in a blender or food processor, and reserve.
• Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Gradually sift in the remaining sugar, and whip until a stiff, light meringue forms.
• Fold in the orange zest, crushed praline, drained macerated strawberries, and strawberry puree.
• Whip the cream until stiff and fold into the strawberry meringue along with the amaretto.
• Ladle the mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling them to 1/2 inch from the top of the collars.
• Set on a tray and freeze overnight.
• (The souffles will keep in the freezer for week).
• Remove the parchment, and garnish each souffle with a fresh strawberry, a piece of praline, and a sprig of mint.
• Serve immediately.

COLD STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Extend depth of a 2-quart souffle dish or casserole by securing a 4-inch band of double thickness aluminum foil around top.
• Mix gelatin and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan;stir in 1 1/2 cups strawberries.
• Mix in beaten egg yolks.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,just until mixture boils; remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining strawberries and lemon juice.
• Place pan in refrigerator or in a bowl of ice and water,stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon, about 15 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in remaining sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until egg whites are stiff and glossy.
• Fold cooled strawberry mixture into meringue.
• Beat cream in a chilled bowl until stiff and fold into meringue mixture.
• Fold in food coloring,as needed.
• Carefully spoon into prepared souffle dish and swirl top; refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, run the edge of a sharp knife inside foil band and remove band.
• Decorate top and sides of souffle with almonds and top of souffle with additional berries and whipped cream if desired.