Ingredients
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4 macaroons (1/3 of an 8-oz. package)
6 egg yolks
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
additional whipped cream
additional crushed macaroons
Preparation
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Crumble macaroon cookies into coarse pieces. spread crumbled macaroons in shallow baking pan and dry in 300-degree oven for 20 minutes, stirring once. Cool. Makes 1 cup crumbs.
In a large bowl combine egg yolks, w hole eggs, and sugar; beat on high speed of electric mixer till thick and fluffy, and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes. Continue beating, gradually adding liqueur. By hand, fold in whipped cream and 3/4 cup of macaroon crumbs.
Prepare six 6-oz. or 8-oz. individual souffle dishes with 1-inch buttered aluminum foil collars or a 1-quart souffle dish with a 2-1/2-inch buttered aluminum foil collar. Gently spoon souffle into dishes and freeze at least 4-6 hours.
To serve, top with additional whipped cream and sprinkle with remaining macaroon crumbs. For prolonged storage, wrap frozen souffle in aluminum foil or seal in airtight containers.
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