Desserts Recipes - Frozen Citrus Soufflés Recipe

Ingredients

SERVES 4

• 1 tablespoon gelatin

• 100ml/3 1/2fl oz very hot water (not boiling)

• 3 eggs (separated)

• 100g/4oz caster sugar

• Freshly grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

• Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime

• Grated zest and juice of 1/2 orange

• 150ml/1/4pt double cream

• 100g/4oz fromage frais

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Method:

1. Tie a greaseproof paper collar around a 15cm/6in soufflé dish.

2. Sprinkle the gelatin into the hot water, stirring well to disperse. Leave to stand for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to give a completely dear liquid. Leave to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks and sugar, using a hand-held electric mixer or wire whisk, until very pale and light in texture.

4. Add the zest and juice from the fruits, mixing well. Stir in the cooled gelatin liquid, making sure that it is thoroughly mixed in.

5. Put the cream in a large chilled bowl and whip until it holds its shape. Stir in the fromage frais to the cream, mixing it in gently. Fold the cream mixture into the citrus mixture using a large metal spoon.

6. Using a dean whisk, beat the egg whites in a dean bowl until stiff and then gently fold them into the citrus mixture, using a metal spoon.

7. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Transfer to the freezer and open-freeze for at least 2 hours. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.