Meyer Lemon Semifreddo with Summer Berries

Semifreddo is an Italian dessert that translates to ‘half-cold’. It is a frozen dessert similar to ice cream but has a lighter and softer texture.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Meyer Lemon Semifreddo with Summer Berries

Cooking Method: Freezing Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dessert, Frozen Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 lemon Meyer Lemons
• 4 yolk Egg yolks
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cup Mixed summer berries
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Zest the Meyer lemons and squeeze the juice.
2. In a heatproof bowl, combine the egg yolks and granulated sugar. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk continuously until the mixture becomes pale and thick.
3. Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in the lemon zest and juice.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or individual serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
6. Before serving, let the semifreddo sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
7. In a small bowl, toss the mixed summer berries with powdered sugar.
8. Serve the Meyer Lemon Semifreddo with a spoonful of the summer berries on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.