Name: Berry and almond semifreddo
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup caster sugar; 600 millilitre cream; 2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 300 gram blackberries; 1/2 cup flaked almonds, toasted

Berry and almond semifreddo

Cool, creamy and packed with sweet juicy berries and crunchy almond pieces, this frozen semifreddo dessert is absolutely divine and wonderful served at the end of a meal.

Ingredients

2 eggs

2 egg yolks

1 cup caster sugar

600 millilitre cream

2 teaspoon vanilla essence

300 gram blackberries

1/2 cup flaked almonds, toasted

Method

1.Line a 21 x 10 cm (base measurement) loaf pan with plastic food wrap, extending plastic at long sides.

2.Combine eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a medium heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don’t let base of bowl touch water). Using a balloon whisk, whisk until thick and creamy. Remove from heat. Whisk 2 minutes, or until cool.

3.Using an electric mixer, beat cream and vanilla in a large bowl until soft peaks from. Fold egg mixture, half the blackberries and almonds into cream, until just combined.

4.Spoon cream mixture into prepared pan; smooth surface. Freeze 6 hours or overnight until set. Turn out onto a serving plate. Top with remaining blackberries. Cut into slice to serve.

You could use leftover egg whites to make friands.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%