Cherry Raspberry Semifreddo Recipes

RASPBERRY SEMIFREDDO

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs with the sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water until thickened (this step takes about 20 minutes), then remove from the heat and continue whisking the mixture until completely cool.
• Mash the raspberries in a shallow dish.
• Stiffly whip the cream and stir in the egg mixture and mashed raspberries.
• Line a rectangular loaf pan with plastic wrap, pour in the mixture and smooth the surface.
• Put in the freezer overnight or for at least 4 hours.
• To serve, turn out and remove the plastic wrap.

CHERRY-RASPBERRY SEMIFREDDO

Steps:

• Whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Add fruits; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, then stir in lemon juice and liqueur.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor and purée, then pass through a medium-coarse-mesh sieve, discarding solids. (You should have about 1 1/4 cups.)
• Combine whole egg, yolks, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large heatproof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water. Whisk until mixture is warm (about 160°F) and sugar has dissolved. Using a mixer, beat on medium-high speed until thick and cool, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce speed to low; beat in 1 cup berry purée. In a clean bowl, whip 3/4 cup cream to stiff peaks, then fold into berry mixture. (You should have 3 1/2 cups.) Divide mixture between 8 freezer-safe glasses and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or, covered in plastic wrap, up to 3 days. (Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining berry mixture in an airtight container.)
• To serve, remove semifreddo from freezer and let sit 10 minutes. Whip remaining 1/2 cup cream to soft peaks. Divide remaining berry mixture between glasses. Top with more raspberries, cherries, and whipped cream before serving.