Semifreddo
A decadent dessert that will have your guests coming back for seconds! This egg-free semifreddo is made with whipped cream and sour cream as its base to create something truly special.
Servings 6
Calories 50
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cold sour cream
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar sifted
- 1¼ cold heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cup cherries pitted
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
Optional Toppings
- 2 tablespoons Cherry Jam melted and cooled
- fresh cherries
Instructions
- Line an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on all four sides.
- Add the sour cream, confectioner's sugar, whipping cream, vanilla, and salt to a food processor or mixer. Whip until it forms peaks (You want it to be stiff but not overwhipped).
- In a separate bowl, coat the cherries with honey.
- Fold the cherry mixture into the whipped cream mixture. It doesn't have to be mixed in, and some marbling is fine.
- Transfer to prepared pan. Freeze until set, at least 4 hours.
- Invert the semifreddo onto a platter; discard plastic. Top with the jam and cherries or decorations of your choice.
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Notes
- Use cold sour cream and cream for best results.
- Be careful not to overwhip the cream. You want to whip until it forms soft peaks.
- There is no need to mix the cherries thoroughly into the cream – some marbling will not only look pretty but helps maintain a creamy consistency.
- I used cherries for this recipe, but you can use peaches, blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries. For a more indulgent treat, try using chopped chocolate chip cookies, caramel, or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 50 | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg