CHEF JOHN'S STRAWBERRY SEMIFREDDO
My lighter, no-cook adaptation of semifreddo skips the traditional egg custard and cuts down on fat, sugar, and time. It just so happens to be lighter, with a cleaner, more distinct berry flavor and a texture that's less creamy than classic semifreddo, falling somewhere between strawberry ice cream and a strawberry ice pop.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 4h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line 10 ramekins with plastic wrap and place them onto a baking sheet.
- Hull strawberries with the tip of a knife. Place strawberries in a food processor. Add sugar, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle in a tiny pinch of salt. Pulse on and off to combine; finish pureeing on high until smooth.
- Whisk heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Add the strawberry puree. Stir and fold with a spatula until most of the major streaks disappear. Fill ramekins 1/4 to 1/8 inch from the top with the strawberry mixture. Tap baking sheet against the counter to settle the tops. Cover ramekins in plastic wrap and freeze until mostly firm, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, place cookies in a resealable plastic bag. Seal; crush cookies through with a rolling pin to get 1 1/2 cups of crumbs. Place crumbs into a bowl; add butter and mix well.
- Divide the cookie crumb mixture among the ramekins and smooth out with the back of a spoon. Cover again and freeze until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
- Toss diced strawberries with sugar in a bowl. Let rest at room temperature until a syrup forms below the strawberries, about 1 hour.
- Warm up each ramekin in your hands to help unmold the semifreddo; invert onto a plate. Top with the strawberries in syrup. Thaw for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 88.3 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
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[email protected]I'm not a fan of strawberries, but I still enjoyed this semifreddo. The custard is rich and creamy, and the strawberries add a nice tartness.
Kory Wilson
[email protected]This semifreddo is the perfect way to end a meal. It's light and refreshing, and it doesn't weigh you down.
Ester
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of semifreddo, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.
Najim ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler semifreddo recipe next time.
Sumayyah Hosein
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my semifreddo didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Sherrelle Leckie
[email protected]This semifreddo is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Niloy Yt
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different berries and even with chocolate chips.
Bellamy Ban
[email protected]This semifreddo is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's refreshing, light and so easy to make.
Mr Sabir Khan
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of strawberries. But I'm so glad I did! The semifreddo was delicious and I didn't even notice the strawberries.
Zahid Kamboh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The semifreddo turned out so creamy and flavorful. I used fresh strawberries from my garden and they really made the dish.
Koala de Wombat
[email protected]I've made this semifreddo several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mp parajuli
[email protected]This strawberry semifreddo is an absolute delight! The combination of fresh strawberries and creamy custard is simply heavenly. I love that it's not too sweet, and the texture is perfectly smooth and airy.