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April 04 2024

Passionfruit Semifreddo


This divine dessert is so simple to make and an absolute crowd-pleaser. Who doesn’t love a dessert that can be made a few days in advance and stored in the freezer?

passionfruit semifreddo

Passionfruit Semifreddo

INGREDIENTS

400 ml cream 

4 passionfruit 

Zest 1 lemon 

100g sugar 

3 egg yolks 

1 whole egg 

1 tbsp lemon juice 

Garnish

Mint leaves 

2 passionfruit 

1 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)

METHOD

Line a loaf tin with plastic wrap

In a heat proof bowl add the egg yolks, whole egg, and sugar. Whisk together till thick and creamy. Place the heatproof bowl over a pot filled with simmering water, whisking constantly for 5 minutes, till fluffy or doubled in size. Ensure the water never touches the bowl and this will cause the eggs to scramble. 

In a separate bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form.

Fold through half the whipped cream into the whisked egg mixture. Cut the passionfruit in half. Using a spoon scoop out the passion fruit pulp. Add in the pulp of 4 passionfruit, zest of one lemon and lemon juice. Fold through the remaining cream. 

Transfer the mixture into the lined loaf tin with plastic wrap. Cover and place into the freezer for 6- hours to set.

To serve. 

Remove from the freezer, turn out the semifreddo onto a plate. Drizzle over the pulp of 2 passionfruit, Sprinkle with shredded coconut and mint leaves.