1 cup of sugar
1/3 cup of water
2 tablespoons of grated orange zest
4 egg whites
1/4 cup of orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Curaçao)
2 1/2 cups of fresh heavy cream (600g)
1 tablespoon of orange liqueur
orange peel for garnish
1 cup of sugar
1/3 cup of water
2 tablespoons of grated orange zest
4 egg whites
1/4 cup of orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Curaçao)
2 1/2 cups of fresh heavy cream (600g)
1 tablespoon of orange liqueur
orange peel for garnish
Grease a refrigerator-safe mold with butter to make a soufflé
Form a collar, all around the edge, with plastic wrap folded over, leaving about 5 cm of excess
Tie with string and secure with tape
Place the mold in the freezer while preparing the dessert
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, stirring only until the sugar dissolves
Add 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest and let it come to a boil
Foam until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form
Slowly pour the hot syrup over the egg whites, beating continuously
Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and thickens
Add 1/4 cup of orange liqueur and beat well
Beat heavy cream until firm, then add 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest and 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur
Mix with the soufflé, stirring carefully
Place in the prepared mold and smooth the surface
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze for at least 6 hours, or until set
When serving, remove the collar and garnish with orange peel
Serves 8.