Frozen Soufflé Rothschild Food

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Put a rack on the lowest level of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
• Brush 8, 6-ounce individual soufflé molds or ramekins with the softened butter. Dust the bottom and sides of the molds with granulated sugar by pouring in a couple of tablespoons of sugar, then swirling around. Pour and shake out any excess sugar.
• To make the roux, use a medium saucepan to melt 8 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and stir constantly for approximately 3 minutes. The mixture should be very smooth. Turn off the heat and let sit.
• In a small saucepan, heat the milk over a low heat until it comes to a slow simmer. Whisk in both chocolates and stir until melted. Add the 1 cup of sugar, vanilla, and rum, and whisk until smooth.
• Gradually pour the chocolate mixture into the butter and flour mixture. Turn the heat back to low and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
• Whisk in the egg yolks one a time until fully incorporated.
• Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine egg whites, 1 teaspoon sugar, and cream of tartar. Whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
• Using a rubber spatula, transfer 1/4 of the egg whites into the soufflé mixture and stir until fully combined.
• Add half of the remaining egg whites and fold gently together until mixture is smooth, being careful to keep the airiness and lightness of the mixture. Add the remaining egg whites and fold in gently.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared soufflé molds filling 3/4 of the mold. Bake 12-14 minutes or until the soufflés have risen and browned.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

FROZEN SOUFFLé ROTHSCHILD

Steps:

• Put the candied fruit in a small bowl, and cover with 3 tablespoons of Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur.
• Cut a strip of parchment paper the full circumference of a 10-cup soufflé dish. Ring the inside edge of the dish all the way to the bottom with the paper, creating a collar that extends a few inches above the rim, and secure the end of the paper with tape.
• Whip the egg whites with the lemon juice in the bowl of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 3 tablespoons of the sugar, and whip until stiff peaks are formed. Remove to a large bowl, and fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of Grand Marnier.
• Clean the mixer bowl and beaters, and whip the cream until it holds soft peaks. Fold the cream into the egg whites.
• Clean the bowl again, and, using the mixer, beat the egg yolks and the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar until very thick and pale yellow. Then fold into the whipped cream and egg whites.
• Fill a third of the soufflé dish with the batter. Drain the candied fruit, and sprinkle half of it, along with the cookie pieces, over the surface of the batter. Pour in the rest of the batter, and top with the remaining candied fruit.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 3 hours and up to 8 days. Before serving, remove to the refrigerator, and when half frozen, sprinkle the nougatine over the soufflé. Remove the paper collar before serving.