FROZEN STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
• Add 1 cup sugar and beat until disolved.
• Stir in 1/2 cup strawberry puree.
• Place in top of double boiler and cook over hot water until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently; allow to cool.
• Add Grand Marnier, a little at a time,until thoroughly blended.
• Combine 1 cup sugar and orange juice in a 1-quart saucepan.
• Cook, uncovered,over medium-low heat, stirring until disolved.
• Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches the soft ball stage(245 degrees).
• While orange juice and sugar are cooking, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Very slowly pour in hot orange syrup, beating until stiff peaks form.
• Whip cream and fold into yolk mixture.
• Fold in remaining strawberry puree.
• Gently but thoroughly fold in meringue.
• Spoon into oiled and collared 1 1/2 quart souffle dish.
• Freeze about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• When firm, carefully wrap in freezer paper, securing edges with masking tape.
• To serve, remove collar and press chopped pistachios around sides of souffle.
• Whip cream and use to garnish top.
• Decorate with strawberries and serve with raspberry sauce.
• Raspberry Sauce:.
• Combine the thawed raspberries and the Grand Marnier and blend well.