Frozen Grand Marnier Mousse Food

FROZEN GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Combine the eggs and granulated sugar in the top of a stainless steel double boiler and, being careful not to scramble the eggs, whisk over gentle heat until the mixture is golden in color and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon in ribbons. Remove from the heat and set the mixture aside to cool.
• While the egg mixture is cooling, prepare four 1/2 cup souffle dishes by cutting waxed paper long enough to encircle each souffle dish twice, and stand 3 to 4 inches above its top. Wrap the waxed paper snugly around the outside of the dish and seal the edges with transparent tape. Butter the inside of the dish with softened butter, then sprinkle with granulated sugar, tapping out any excess sugar onto a plate.
• Using an electric mixer, combine 1 cup of the heavy cream, confectioners sugar, and Grand Marnier, orange zest and whip into firm peaks. With a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into the buttered souffle dishes, filling them above the rim and into the area enclosed by the waxed paper.
• Place the souffles into the freezer, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. When ready to serve, whip the remaining cream until soft peaks form, remove from the frozen souffle from the freezer, and carefully remove the waxed paper collar. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and several orange segments.

GRAND MARNIER FROZEN SOUFFLES

Steps:

• In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water whisk egg yolks and sugar until blended. Stir in liqueur, water, orange juice and zest. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly but gently. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a bowl., Place bowl in an ice-water bath for a few minutes, stirring custard occasionally. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into cooled custard mixture., Transfer to eight 4-oz. ramekins; smooth tops. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional orange zest.

FROZEN ORANGE MOUSSE TORTE WITH BOYSENBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Make crust:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until nuts are coarsely chopped. Add melted butter and blend until moist crumbs form. Press nut mixture onto bottom (not sides) of 9-inch-diameter springform pan. Bake crust until golden, about 8 minutes. Freeze while preparing mousse.
• Make mousse:
• Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water). Whisk until candy thermometer registers 170°F, about 4 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Using electric mixer, beat yolk mixture until cool and thick, about 6 minutes. Beat in liqueur.
• Beat 2 cups cream and orange peel in bowl to stiff peaks. Fold in yolk mixture. Pour mousse into crust. Cover and freeze overnight. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead; keep frozen.)
• Cut around pan sides to loosen torte. Release pan sides. Transfer torte to platter. If desired, spoon lightly sweetened whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Pipe rosettes of cream around top edge of torte; place orange triangles between rosettes. Garnish with whole pistachio nuts. Cut torte into wedges. Serve with Boysenberry Sauce.

GRAND MARNIER MOUSSE WITH BLACKBERRIES

Steps:

• Pour 2 tablespoons milk into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over and let soften 5 minutes. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in medium metal bowl to blend. Place over saucepan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Whisk mixture over water until instant-read thermometer registers 160°F, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture to yolk mixture and whisk to dissolve gelatin.
• Place white chocolate in large bowl. Bring remaining 1/2 cup milk to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Pour hot milk over chocolate and whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Fold egg yolk mixture into chocolate mixture and let cool to room temperature. Whisk in 1/4 cup Grand Marnier. Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold whipped cream into Grand Marnier mixture. Divide mousse among 8 wineglasses. Cover and chill overnight.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier and orange marmalade in large bowl to blend. Add berries and toss gently to combine. Spoon blackberry topping over mousse in each glass and serve.

FROZEN GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Cut out four 14x6-inch strips of foil. Fold each lengthwise in half. Wrap 1 around each of four 2/3-cup soufflé dishes. Secure with tape if necessary. Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water) and whisk until thermometer registers 140°F for 3 consecutive minutes, about 10 minutes. Remove from over water. Using electric mixer, beat until cool, about 4 minutes.
• Using electric mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold Grand Marnier mixture into cream.
• Divide soufflé mixture among prepared dishes. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Remove foil collars from soufflés. Serve, passing Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce separately.

FROZEN GRAND MARNIER TORTE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE CRUST AND SPICED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• For crust:
• Finely grind cookies, chips, and sugar in processor. Add melted butter; blend until wet crumbs form. Set aside 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides.
• For filling:
• Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set over saucepan of simmering water and whisk vigorously until candy thermometer registers 175°F, about 8 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Add spices. Using mixer, beat until thick and cool, about 5 minutes.
• Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, sour cream, Grand Marnier, orange juice concentrate, and grated orange peel in large bowl until peaks form. Add egg yolk mixture and fold together. Pour 2/3 of filling into crust. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Gently spoon remaining filling over. Cover; freeze overnight or up to 3 days.
• For topping:
• Whisk Port and cornstarch in large skillet to blend. Add sugar, honey, and spices. Bring mixture to boil over high heat, stirring often. Add 3 cups cranberries; cook until mixture boils and cranberries begin to pop but still hold shape, about 5 minutes. Mix in remaining 2 cups cranberries. Chill topping at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Release pan sides from torte. Transfer torte to platter. Spoon topping over filling. If desired, garnish torte with white chocolate curls.

ORANGE JUICE AND GRAND MARNIER MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine one-half cup of sugar, one-half cup of the cold water and the orange rind in a saucepan and bring to the simmer. Add the gelatin and stir to dissolve.
• Add the orange juice and bring to the simmer.
• Combine the cornstarch and the remaining two tablespoons of water and stir the mixture into the simmering liquid.
• Pour and scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl and cool briefly.
• Put the egg yolks in a separate bowl and add about one-quarter cup of the hot liquid to the yolks. Beat briskly and pour and scrape this mixture into the same mixing bowl, beating with a wire whisk. Beat in the Grand Marnier. Set aside until cool.
• Put the egg whites in one large bowl and the cream in another.
• Beat the whites until they are almost stiff and add three tablespoons of sugar. Continue beating until they are stiff.
• Beat the cream until it is almost stiff and add the remaining sugar. Continue beating until it is stiff.
• Add half of the whites to the egg- yolk sauce and beat them in. Add the remaining whites, folding them in gently. Fold in the cream. Chill until it is set.

CHOCOLATE GRAND MARNIER MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt chocolate and orange juice over low heat.
• With a mixer, beat yolks, sugar and liqueur until lemon coloured. Beating on high, add the chocolate.
• With clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks. Whip whipping cream until soft peaks appear.
• Gently fold the whipping cream into the chocolate. Fold in the egg whites.
• Chill at least 2 hours.
• Garnishing Options: Drizzle with chocolate syrup/or sauce, chocolate curls or sprinkles, fresh whipping cream, sprigs of fresh mint.