Frozen Raspberry Souffle

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   Using a hand mixer, beat together the eggs until thick and then beat in the palm sugar and a wee bit of the raspberries. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, or a double boiler, gently heat the egg-sugar-raspberry mixture over very low heat, stirring gently, until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and let cool.

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   Strain the egg custard, which may or may not have a lump or two, into pureed raspberries, and stir in the Grand Marnier (you could also use Chambord or Framboise, should you be so fortunate as to have some on hand). Taste for sweetness. Depending on the tartness of your raspberries, you might want to add a touch more liqueur or sugar. Fold in the whipped cream.

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   Create a 1 1/2-inch high collar around two medium-sized individual straight-sided ramekins or souffle dishes by taking a length of aluminum foil, folding it in half, oiling it lightly with a neutral oil and securing it around the dish with a rubber band or tape or string or what-have-you.

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   Fill each dish, and extending about an inch over the rim up into the collar, with the raspberry mixture and freeze for eight hours. Gently remove the collars and smooth the sides of the souffle with a spatula. Garnish with a sprig of mint, a sprinkling of ground almonds and perhaps a perfect raspberry or two.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.