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Citrus Semifreddo
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Citrus Semifreddo

12 ingredients 16 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

303
Calories
8g
Protein
22g
Fat
21g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 ounces purchased amaretti cookies, crushed (about 20 small cookies) plus more for sprinkling
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons limoncello
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1 cup whipping cream

Directions

1

Spray a 9 by 5 by 3-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick spray. Line the pan with plastic wrap, allowing the excess to hang over the ends and sides.

2

Combine the crushed amaretti cookies and the melted butter. Put in the lined pan and press down to firm and form a crust.

3

Whisk 1/2 cup of the sugar, the egg yolks, lemon juice, lime juice, limoncello, and salt in a large metal bowl to blend.

4

Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not allow the bottom of the bowl to touch the water).

5

Whisk the egg mixture until it is thick and creamy, and a thermometer inserted into the mixture registers 160 degrees F, about 5 minutes.

6

Set the bowl of custard into another bowl of ice water to cool completely. Stir in the zest.

7

Using an electric mixer, beat the cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in another large bowl until firm peaks form.

8

Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the custard.

9

Spoon the mixture onto the prepared crust.

10

Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the custard and freeze until frozen, at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.

11

Unfold the plastic wrap.

12

Invert the semifreddo onto a platter and peel off the plastic wrap.

13

Cut the semifreddo into 1-inch slices and sprinkle with crushed amaretti cookies and serve.

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Recipe sourced from fandom

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