Frozen Lemon Zest Souffle Recipe

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From The Four Seasons, New York City.

Difficulty: Average
Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup egg whites (about 8 large eggs)
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup creme patissiere (recipe here)
  • grated rind of 4 lemons
  • juice of 4 lemons
  • 3 cups heavy cream, whipped and unsweetened

Instructions:

  1. In the top of a double boiler over hot water, warm egg whites and sugar.
  2. Remove from heat and beat with a rotary beater until cool.
  3. Mix creme patissiere with lemon rind and juice.
  4. Fold into egg whites.
  5. Fold in whipped cream.
  6. Freeze at least 6 hours.