Semifreddo
A semifreddo, as the name suggests, is a “semi-frozen” dessert. It originates from Italy and can be made in a variety of flavors.My recipe is orange-flavored, but it can easily be adapted to other flavors.If you’re looking for a refreshing dessert to cleanse your palate, this is perfect.
Ingredients
- 9 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup rum (I use alcohol-free rum)
- 1½ cup 35% cream (heavy cream)
- zest of 2 oranges
Caramelized oranges
- 2 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Bring water to a boil.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and rum.
- Place the bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (off the heat) and whisk until the mixture thickens. The sugar must be completely dissolved.
- Transfer the bowl to another bowl filled with ice and mix until the mixture has cooled.
- Then gently fold in the whipped cream and orange zest.
- Pour the mixture into a 1.5-liter mold lined with plastic wrap.
- Freeze overnight.
- In a small saucepan, melt the sugar over low heat. Once melted, slightly increase the heat and tilt the pan in all directions so the caramel forms evenly. Carefully add 1/3 cup of water.
- Pour the caramel over the oranges and refrigerate until the mixture has cooled.
- Once the semifreddo is fully frozen, slice and serve with the caramelized oranges.