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Vanilla Bean Semifreddo Swirled with Jam
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A creamy Italian frozen dessert that tastes like ice cream but requires no ice cream machine. Made with a simple custard base, whipped cream, and swirled with cherry jam and almond extract for enhanced flavor.
00:10:00 total
Serves 6
medium
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Ingredients
- egg yolks - watch the video to see (for making custard)
- sugar - watch the video to see (to dissolve in custard)
- heavy cream - watch the video to see (whipped and folded into custard)
- vanilla bean - watch the video to see (for flavoring custard)
- cherry jam - about 2-3 tablespoons (mixed in halfway through freezing)
- almond extract - about 1/2 teaspoon (to enhance cherry flavor)
Instructions
- Make the custard base: Blend egg yolks and sugar, then heat over a double boiler until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens. Beat until thick.
- Whip the cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine custard and cream: Fold the whipped cream gently into the thickened custard mixture.
- Add flavorings: Mix in almond extract to enhance cherry flavor.
- Freeze with jam swirl: Pour mixture into a container and swirl in cherry jam about halfway through the freezing process.
- Freeze: Freeze the semifreddo for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
