Ingredients

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
  • 7 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 14 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • butter
  • sugar
  • lemon leaves, garnish
  • candied citron peel, garnish
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, heated to just below boiling point
  • 14 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • For Creme Patissiere:.
  • Place yolks in a small deep saucepan and beat with whisk until light and frothy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until mixture is thick and lemon-colored and forms a ribbon when it falls from whisk.
  • Add flour and beat until smooth.
  • Add hot milk a little at a time, beating constantly until well blended.
  • Place saucepan over medium heat and cook,stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture is thick and coats spoon, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Be sure whisk reaches sides and bottom of pan to prevent lumping or scorching.
  • Pour into a bowl and stir in vanilla.
  • Cool slightly, then cover and chill.
  • * creme can be covered and refrigerated several days before using, if desired.
  • Bring to room temperature and whisk until loosened before using in the souffle.
  • For souffle:.
  • Cut strip of foil long enough to wrap around a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish.
  • Fold in half lengthwise;generously butter on side and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Wrap around dish letting foil extend about 4 inches above the rim; secure with string.
  • Whip cream in large bowl until soft peaks form; fold in creme patissiere and lemon juice and set aside.
  • Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy;add cream of tartar and salt and continue beating until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until mixture is stiff and shiny.
  • Carefully fold whites into lemon-creme mixture until completely incorporated.
  • Spoon into prepared dish; swirl top with spoon or spatula.
  • Carefully cover top with foil and freeze until quite firm, but not solid, about 6 hours.
  • Remove collar and set dish on a platter lined with lemon leaves.
  • Garnish with candied orange and lemon slivers.