Orange-eggnog souffle

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Envelopes unflavored
Gelatin
¾cupSugar, divided
8ouncesSemisweet chocolate,
Coarsely chopped
2teaspoonsVanilla custard sauce
Whipped cream
Toasted almonds
¼teaspoonSalt
5Eggs, separated
1cupWater
¼cupFrozen orange juice
Concentrate
1teaspoonGrated orange peel
2cupsEggnog
1tablespoonRum extract
¼teaspoonCream of tartar
2cupsWhipping cream,divided
Orange slice

Directions

Mix gelatin with ¼ cup of the sugar and salt.Beat egg yolks with water and orange juice concentrate.Add to gelatin mixture.Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved,5 to 8 minutes.Remove from heat. Add orange peel,eggnog and rum extract.Chill,stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy;gradually add remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form.Fold in gelatin mixture. Whip 1½ cups of the cream until soft peaks form;fold into gelatin mixture.Pour into 1 qt. souffle dish with collar.To make collar,tear off 4" piece of foil 4" longer than the circumference of the dish.Fold it in thirds lengthwise.Place around top of dish and tape it together so that it fits snugly. Chill until set,at least 6 hours.Remove collar.Whip remaining ½ cup cream until stiff;garnish with whipped cream and orange slice. From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini