June 28, 2011

A Salute to the Red, Lemon, and Blue


When I saw the frozen lemon souffle recipe in the June issue of Everyday Food, I immediately tore out the pages and pinned them on my cork board.  This was definitely a must-try.  And I am so glad I did.  The tartness of the lemons combined with the sweetness of the whipped cream is incredibly refreshing, and the dessert overall is a terrific way to end a meal.  It's not too heavy and the flavors help clean the palate after a hearty meal.

The magazine garnished their souffle with raspberries, but I knew I wanted to go with a red and blue theme for the upcoming 4th of July holiday.  Blueberries complemented the lemon perfectly.


The dessert did take some time to prepare.  The instructions in the magazine called for wrapping parchment paper around the ramekin so you can pour the mixture above the rim.  This is purely for aesthetics and not necessary.  But presentation is always a plus so if you're willing to go the extra step, it doesn't hurt.


I expected the finished product to be creamy and silky, but it was just a tad icy and didn't scoop very smoothly.  Nevertheless, it was delicious and definitely worth the effort.  And it's perfect for Independence Day.


Frozen Lemon Souffle with Fresh Berries
Source:  Everyday Food, June 2011 issue

Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3/4 cup lemon juice (from 3-4 lemons)
8 large eggs, white and yolks separated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold heavy cream
1 1/2 cups raspberries (6 ounces)
1/2 cup blueberries
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions:
1.  Wrap outside of a 3 1/2-cup souffle mold or four 6-ounce ramekins with parchment, extending 2 to 3 inches above rim (it should fit snugly).  Secure with tape; set aside.

2.  In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, lemon zest and juice, egg yolks, and salt over medium-high.  Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and small bubbles form around of pan, about 5 minutes (do not boil).  Immediately remove from heat while continuing to whisk.  Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl, pressing on lemon curd with a rubber spatula.

3.  Place plastic wrap directly against surface of curd and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes (or up to overnight).

4.  In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form, 2 minutes.  Gently fold egg whites into cooled lemon curd.  In the same large bowl, beat cream on high until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.  Gently fold whipped cream into lemon curd mixture.  Pour into mold and freeze until firm, 6 hours (or up to overnight).  To serve, remove parchment, top with raspberries and blueberries.  Dust with confectioners' sugar.

9 comments:

  1. This looks really good Rachel! Lemon and berries is a great combo. I will sooooo be trying this and definitely buzzed it :-D

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  2. Rachel! That is absolutely GORGEOUS! and what amazing flavors... LOVE it! :D Thanks for sharing :) You rock!

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  3. oh my, this just looks BEAUTIFUL!!! ahhhhhh i love all of your recipes!

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  4. Your souffles are so technically beautiful and fun at the same time. The photos refresh me by knowing that cool lemon and berries come together so well.

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  5. how gorgeous is this?! i subscribe to Everyday Food and don't remember seeing this - yours stand out so much more! love the patriotic theme... hope you had a fabulous 4th of July! =)

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  6. so gorgeous! loving your blog~ great photos and foods!

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  7. Love it, Rachel! Such a great recipe and photos!!

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  8. What a beautiful dessert! So festive and elegant and delicious all in one!

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