Hot Chocolate Soufflés With Poached Cherries

• 1 (2 inch) strip orange zest
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
• 1 lb fresh cherries, pitted
• 2 tbsp orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
• 7 oz dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 4 None eggs, separated, plus 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp powdered sugar
• None None vanilla ice cream, to serve

1. Bring orange zest, orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 mins. Add cherries and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 mins. Remove from heat and stir in liqueur. Let cool.
2. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Grease 6 - 4 oz souffle dishes and sprinkle with sugar, shaking out any excess.
3. Place chocolate in large heatproof bowl over a double boiler and stir until melted. Let cool for 5 mins then stir in egg yolks. Whip egg whites and remaining sugar to soft peaks then fold into chocolate mixture. Distribute between prepared souffle dishes and transfer to a baking tray. Bake for 10 mins.
4. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with poached cherries and ice cream.

orange zest, orange juice, granulated sugar, fresh cherries, orange liqueur, chocolate, eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream

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