FROZEN STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Praline: Lightly oil a sheet pan.
• Melt the sugar in a small sauce pan, over low heat, increasing the temperature gradually.
• Continue to cook until the sugar turns golden brown (swirl, but do not stir).
• Immediately fold in the hazelnuts, and quickly spread the mixture on the sheet pan.
• The caramel will start to set very quickly.
• When the praline has cooled and is hard, break it into small pieces; set 6 pieces aside for the garnish, and finely crush the remaining praline.
• Souffle: Cut six 13-by-4-inch strips of parchment or aluminum foil.
• Form into collars around six 6-ounce ramekins, and tape or tie in place.
• Cut a quater of the strawberries into 1/4-inch chunks, and toss with 3 Tablespoons of sugar.
• Set aside to macerate for 20 minutes.
• Puree the remaining strawberries in a blender or food processor, and reserve.
• Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Gradually sift in the remaining sugar, and whip until a stiff, light meringue forms.
• Fold in the orange zest, crushed praline, drained macerated strawberries, and strawberry puree.
• Whip the cream until stiff and fold into the strawberry meringue along with the amaretto.
• Ladle the mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling them to 1/2 inch from the top of the collars.
• Set on a tray and freeze overnight.
• (The souffles will keep in the freezer for week).
• Remove the parchment, and garnish each souffle with a fresh strawberry, a piece of praline, and a sprig of mint.
• Serve immediately.