CHOCOLATE ORANGE SOUFFLE

Preparation Method :

• Line a souffle dish with greaseproof paper to make a collar.
• Put the milk in a saucepan and break chocolate into it. Heat gently until the chocolate melts, then cook over a high heat until almost boiling.
• Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick. Gradually pour on the chocolate milk, stirring.
• Return to the saucepan and cook, stirring continuously, until it coats the hack of a wooden spoon. This takes about 20 minutes. Do not boil.
• Sprinkle the gelatine in water in a small bowl and leave to soak.
• Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until dissolved. Stir into the custard with the orange rind and juice. Cool.
• Whip the cream until it just holds its shape, then told most of the cream into the cold mixture.
• Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and leave to set. Remove paper collar.
• Stir the liqueur into the remaining cream and use to decorate the souffle. Grate the remaining chocolate and sprinkle on top.