HALVAH SEMIFREDDO WITH HAZELNUTS
Aglaia Kremezi, a historian of Greek food who eschewed sesame desserts as a child, is now an enthusiast. In her own kitchen, she has rethought the traditional tahini filling for a Lenten cinnamon roll called tahinopita, and developed a super-easy recipe for halvah semifreddo, a frozen emulsion of fresh whipped cream and crystalline halvah. It is a spectacular dessert to serve at a dinner party, and the sesame undertones will surprise and delight guests.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories snack, dessert
Time 30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a small loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a bowl, mash the halva with a strong fork until crumbled.
- Stir in the nuts (reserve some for topping), while continuing to mash, mixing the nuts and halvah together until almost smooth.
- Beat the cream to soft peaks and fold into the halvah mixture. Pour into the loaf pan and bang the pan on the counter several times to distribute the mixture evenly. Transfer to the freezer and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. (To keep longer, wrap semifreddo in plastic wrap and keep for up to 1 month.)
- To serve whole, place the frozen loaf in a serving dish. Drizzle chocolate sauce or spoon fruit preserves on top, if desired. Arrange hazelnuts on top and slice at the table. Alternatively, serve as individual slices and pass toppings at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams
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Luvuyo Filtane
luvuyo-filtane59@yahoo.comDelicious!
Leona Goebel
leona88@hotmail.comI loved the unique flavor of this dessert. It was a hit at my party!
Naima Moha
naima70@hotmail.frThis was a great dessert! The halvah flavor was subtle but present, and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch.
Noman Mughal
m_n@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I loved the combination of halvah and hazelnuts.
Talib Unar
unartalib@hotmail.co.ukThis was a great way to use up some leftover halvah. I will definitely be making this again.
Sandeep Tharu
tharusandeep60@yahoo.comI had some trouble finding halvah, but it was worth the effort. This dessert was amazing!
Syed Saim
ssyed@aol.comThis was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Emeria Kabengele
k.e@yahoo.comI loved the unique flavor of this dessert. It was a hit at my party!
motamed Abdalla
motamed_a52@hotmail.comDelicious!
Romaan Tariq
t-r56@yahoo.comThis was a great dessert! The halvah flavor was subtle but present, and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Miranda Gonzalez
miranda_g63@hotmail.frThis was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I loved the combination of halvah and hazelnuts. I will definitely be making this again.
Precious Dede
precious-dede14@yahoo.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover halvah. The semifreddo was smooth and creamy, and the hazelnut topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Faiza Writer
faiza_w26@hotmail.comI had some trouble finding halvah, but I was able to find it at a local Middle Eastern grocery store. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdullrehman ZAHID
abdullrehman.zahid@gmail.comThis was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The texture was smooth and creamy, and I loved the crunchy hazelnut topping.
Owbs Kosbi
kosbiowbs@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of halvah, but I was pleasantly surprised by this dessert. The combination of flavors and textures was really nice. I would definitely make this again.
Elusiyan Esther
eesther58@yahoo.comThis was my first time making halvah semifreddo and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially loved the crunchy hazelnut topping.
Syeda Shahida
shahida@hotmail.co.ukI made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.
arjun hamal
a.h91@hotmail.comThis halvah semifreddo was a delightful treat! The combination of halvah, hazelnuts, and chocolate was simply divine. The texture was smooth and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone look