Almond Semifreddo

A chilled Italian dessert featuring toasted almond praline folded into whipped cream and eggs, then frozen until firm.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 740.2 kcals 4441.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.4 grams 224.2 grams
Fat 63.6 grams 381.5 grams
Protein 7.5 grams 45.1 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Cherry Syrup
optional
Dairy
600
ml
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, separated
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
125
g
Almonds
blanched
OilsFats
1
tsp
Olive Oil
for oiling

Steps

  • Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan until light brown.
  • Add granulated sugar and stir until melted and golden.
  • Pour mixture onto an oiled baking sheet and allow to cool.
  • Grind the cooled praline in a blender into coarse crumbs.
  • Whip the double cream until thick.
  • Beat egg yolks with 25g of icing sugar until pale.
  • Whisk egg whites with remaining icing sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the yolks into the cream, followed by the egg whites and praline.
  • Stir in the vodka and optional cherry syrup.
  • Pour into a lined loaf tin and freeze for 24 hours.