12 egg yolks
1 1/4 cup of sugar
Rind and juice from 3 oranges and 3 lemons
1/3 cup of cachaça
1/3 cup of orange liqueur (Curaçao, Grand Marnier, or Cointreau)
8 egg whites
A pinch of salt
1 cup of sugar
Currants or strawberries for garnish and green candied fruit cut into leaf shapes
12 egg yolks
1 1/4 cup of sugar
Rind and juice from 3 oranges and 3 lemons
1/3 cup of cachaça
1/3 cup of orange liqueur (Curaçao, Grand Marnier, or Cointreau)
8 egg whites
A pinch of salt
1 cup of sugar
Currants or strawberries for garnish and green candied fruit cut into leaf shapes
In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, sugar, rind, and juice
Add the cachaça and orange liqueur
Cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens slightly (just enough to cover the spoon), but do not let it boil
Place in a bowl and put it in the refrigerator, stirring until it cools
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt
Add 1 cup of sugar gradually, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form
Gently add the mixture to the eggs yolks
Place in an ungreased soufflé dish and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight
Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving
Garnish with fruit and return to the refrigerator until ready to serve
Serves 6-8 people.