Oranges Soufflees
- 6 oranges
- Juice of 4 oranges
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 2 egg whites
- A few drops of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (50 g)
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau
- Cut off the tops of the oranges and keep them to use as lids.
- Scoop the insides out of the oranges and chop in a food processor or blender.
- Strain into a bowl, with the juice of 4 more oranges and the juice of 1 lemon.
- In a heavy pan, dissolve the sugar in 1/2 cup water and heat gently until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Allow to cool and mix with the orange juice.
- Fill the empty oranges with the mixture and freeze.
- If there is more than enough, freeze the rest separately.
- Twenty minutes before serving, preheat the oven to 450F and make the meringue.
- Beat the egg whites with a few drops of lemon juice until stiff, then gradually add the powdered sugar, beating all the time.
- Remove the oranges from the freezer, arrange them in an ovenproof dish, and surround them with ice cubes.
- Pour a little Cointreau into each one and spoon some of the meringue on top.
- Bake for 3 or 4 minutes, until the meringue is golden.
- Serve at once with their lids.
oranges, oranges, lemon, sugar, egg whites, drops of lemon juice, powdered sugar
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/oranges-souffleacutees (may not work)