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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

  1. egg yolks - watch the video to see (for making custard)
  2. sugar - watch the video to see (to dissolve in custard)
  3. heavy cream - watch the video to see (whipped and folded into custard)
  4. vanilla bean - watch the video to see (for flavoring custard)
  5. cherry jam - about 2-3 tablespoons (mixed in halfway through freezing)
  6. almond extract - about 1/2 teaspoon (to enhance cherry flavor)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Whip the cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Combine custard and cream: Fold the whipped cream gently into the thickened custard mixture.
  4. Add flavorings: Mix in almond extract to enhance cherry flavor.
  5. Freeze with jam swirl: Pour mixture into a container and swirl in cherry jam about halfway through the freezing process.
  6. Freeze: Freeze the semifreddo for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.

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