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Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz sachet of gelatine
  • 4tbsp very hot water
  • 2 Size 3) eggs, seperated
  • 7oz caster sugar
  • Grated rind of 2 large lemons
  • 1/2 pint double cream
  • Chopped nut
  • 4oz green grapes - to decorate

Method

  • STEP 1
    Lightl grease the dish and secure a piece of greaseproff paper around the 1 1/2pt souffle dish. Make sure it is very tight at the collar so that it stands about 2 inches above the dish
  • STEP 2
    Prepare the gelatine - put hot water in a basin and sprinkle the gelatine into it. Place over a pan of hot water to dissolve. Once dissolved leave to cool slightly
  • STEP 3
    Grate the lemon rind and extract the juice
  • STEP 4
    Whisk egg yolks and sugar together until thick and creamy, add lemon zest and juice, pour in the gelatine mixture, mix gently but thoroughly
  • STEP 5
    Whisk cream to floppy stage, then whisk egg whites until stiff
  • STEP 6
    Fold the cream jnot the yolk and gelatine mixture, then fold in the egg whites
  • STEP 7
    Pour into souffle dish then leave to set in the fridge for about 2 hours
  • STEP 8
    When ready to serve relaease the greaseproof collar with a palette knifr against the paper
  • STEP 9
    Decorate the sides with chopped nuts
  • STEP 10
    Pipe a little whipped cream around the top and finish with grapes cut in half
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