Frozen Cherry and Chocolate Chip Souffle
- 2 pounds fresh Bing cherries, stemmed, pitted
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 8 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons kirsch (cherry brandy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup bottled cherry juice
- 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- Combine cherries, 2/3 cup sugar and 6 teaspoons lemon juice in heavy large saucepan.
- Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to medium; simmer until cherries are soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to blender; add 2 teaspoons kirsch, vanilla and almond extracts and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
- Puree until very smooth.
- Chill until cold.
- Cut one 30x11-inch foil strip.
- Fold foil strip in half lengthwise.
- Wrap tightly around 6-cup souffle dish, forming collar that extends from base of dish to above rim.
- Secure ends of foil with paper clips.
- Whisk egg yolks, cherry juice, 2/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons kirsch in large metal bowl to blend.
- Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
- Whisk constantly until mixture thickens and thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140F for 3 minutes, about 8 minutes total.
- Remove bowl from over water.
- Set bowl in another large bowl filled with ice and water; whisk constantly until mixture is cool, about 5 minutes.
- Beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form.
- Fold cherry puree into yolk mixture, then fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture to souffle dish (mixture will extend above rim of dish).
- Freeze overnight.
- (Can be made 3 days ahead.
- Cover; keep frozen.)
- Run small knife between souffle and foil.
- Peel off foil.
- Using small metal spatula or knife, smooth exposed sides of souffle.
- Serve immediately.
bing cherries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, almond extract, egg yolks, cherry juice, chilled whipping cream, chocolate chips
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/frozen-cherry-and-chocolate-chip-souffle-103804 (may not work)