Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Raspberry Lemon Semifreddo with Melba Sauce, a dessert that tantalizes the senses and transports you to a realm of pure delight. This frozen confection, originating from Italy, boasts a velvety smooth texture, a delightful interplay of sweet and tangy notes, and a vibrant presentation that will leave a lasting impression. Accompanied by a luscious Melba sauce, a harmonious blend of raspberries and red currants, this dessert elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where each bite unveils a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, leaving you craving for more. Additionally, discover variations of this delectable dessert, including a classic Semifreddo recipe, a refreshing Lemon Semifreddo, and an indulgent Chocolate Semifreddo. Each variation offers a unique taste experience, catering to diverse preferences and creating a delightful array of dessert options.
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LEMON RASPBERRY SEMIFREDDO
Featuring a raspberry sauce made with limoncello, this Lemon Raspberry Semifreddo is a perfect way to welcome in warmer temperatures!
Provided by David
Categories Dessert
Time 8h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a standard 9"x5" loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving at least 3" of wrap overhanging on both of the longer edges of the pan; set pan aside.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form; place in refrigerator to chill until later.
- Using a large metal bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, 1¼ cups sugar and egg yolks. Set bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Whisk constantly for 4-5 minutes, or until mixture thickens noticeably. (Note: If you have a kitchen thermometer, this mixture should reach 170°F.)
- Remove bowl from over saucepan. Using an electric mixer, beat for 5-6 minutes, or until mixture has cooled and approximately doubled in volume.
- Meanwhile, using a medium bowl, gently muddle the raspberries and the remaining 1 Tbsp of sugar with the back of a spoon.
- Once the lemon mixture has cooled, fold in the muddled raspberries and whipped cream.
- Transfer mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Tap pan lightly on countertop to remove air pockets. Fold overhanging plastic wrap over top of pan and freeze for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Using a medium bowl, muddle the raspberries, sugar and limoncello until well combined. Press mixture through a fine-meshed sieve to remove seeds.
- Remove plastic wrap from top of semifreddo. Invert onto serving plate and discard plastic wrap.
- Pour raspberry sauce on top and garnish with additional fresh raspberries. (Tip: To slice semifreddo, dip knife in hot water and cut into 1" slices.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 252 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON-RASPBERRY SEMIFREDDO
The easy, creamy base of this luscious dessert is made with lemon curd; use store-bought or try our recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan with 2 sheets of plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang on long sides. In a blender, puree raspberries and sugar, scraping down sides as needed. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids; discard solids.
- In a large bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. With a rubber spatula, fold in lemon curd. Spoon 2 cups cream mixture into pan and smooth top. Dip ladyfingers in raspberry puree and arrange in pan, parallel to long edges. Pour remaining raspberry puree on ladyfingers. Top with remaining cream mixture and smooth top.
- Wrap pan with overhanging plastic and freeze 8 hours (or up to 2 weeks). To serve, invert onto a serving platter, remove plastic, and slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 17 g
VANILLA SEMIFREDDO WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Steps:
- Lightly oil an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2-inch loaf pan and line it as neatly as possible with plastic wrap, allowing enough to drape over the sides to later cover the top. (I lay two pieces of plastic wrap across the pan, overlapping in the middle.) Place the pan in the freezer.
- Put the egg yolks (reserve 1/3 cup of the egg whites and discard or save the rest for another use), 1/4 cup of the sugar and the vanilla seeds in a medium heatproof bowl and beat with a handheld mixer fitted with the beater attachment for 2 minutes, until light yellow and thickened. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and beat the mixture continually for 3 minutes, until doubled in volume and warm to the touch. Off the heat, beat the mixture for 1 minute.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the reserved egg whites, the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the cream of tartar and beat on high speed until the whites form firm but not dry peaks. Fold the egg whites into the egg mixture with a rubber spatula.
- Without washing the mixer or whisk, pour the heavy cream, vanilla liqueur (if using) and vanilla into the bowl and beat on high speed until it forms soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream carefully but thoroughly into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Place the raspberries, sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Pour the mixture and the preserves into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth. Stir in the framboise and chill.
- To unmold, dip the pan in a bowl of hot tap water for 8 to 10 seconds and turn the semifreddo upside down onto a rectangular serving plate. Peel off the plastic wrap. (You can cover and refreeze the semifreddo for a few hours on the serving plate.) Pour several tablespoons of raspberry sauce on each dessert plate, cut 1-inch-thick slices of the semifreddo and place them in the center of the sauce. Sprinkle each serving with blueberries and serve immediately.
RASPBERRY LEMON SEMIFREDDO WITH MELBA SAUCE
For a fabulous finish to your meal, serve this beautiful Semifreddo (semi frozen) dessert - sliced, then drizzled wih a delicate raspberry Melba sauce. Every bite is worth celebating!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- SEMIFREDDO: In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest and whipping cream. Beat on high speed until thickened and soft peaks form. Fold in raspberries. Spoon mixture into a plastic wrapped 9x5-inch loaf pan. Freeze for 4-5 hours, or until firm. Cover if freezing overnight.
- SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, raspberry jam, orange juice and sugar. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, cooking until raspberries are very soft, about 8 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, with water and mix thoroughly. Add to raspberry mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat . Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Cover and refrigerate.
- To serve, unmold semifreddo from pan. Cut into slices and spoon over melba sauce.
- MAKE AHEAD:.
- Semifreddo can be wrapped well and frozen for up to five days. Melba Sauce can be covered and refrigerated two days ahead or frozen for two weeks.
- TIPS: Spray loaf pan before fitting with plastic wrap. This helps wrap stay in place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 55.7, Protein 4.3
MELBA SAUCE
A versatile raspberry sauce. Can be used in Peach Melba, Raspberry Fool, or even drizzled over a piece of pound cake. **Tips below.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 1 1/4 cups, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thaw raspberries.
- Place in medium saucepan. Cover and gently simmer 15 minutes. Put through a fine strainer into a glass measuring cup, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard seeds and pulp.
- Add water to juice, if necessary to make 2/3 cup. Return juice to clean pan. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer and stir until jelly melts, sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
- Pour into an airtight jar. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- **For a thicker sauce, either add more jelly or do not dilute juice from raspberries.
- **If sauce becomes too thick, add water, bring to a boil and stir until smooth.
LIMONCELLO & RASPBERRY SEMIFREDDO
Limoncello lends a lively kick to both the semifreddo and the sauce - a perfect chance to use up that bottle you brought back from holiday
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line the base of a 1kg loaf tin (19cm x 12cm x 9cm deep) with baking parchment. For the semifreddo, mash the raspberries and half the sugar in a bowl with a fork. Whisk the cream, the rest of the sugar and the limoncello to soft peaks. Beat the crème fraîche briefly so it is in soft peaks like the cream. Gently fold the cream mixture and crème fraîche together.
- Pour the mashed raspberries into the cream and give a few stirs only - just enough to swirl it through the creamy mix. Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and smooth the top.
- For the coulis, mash the raspberries, sugar and limoncello with a fork, then push through a sieve.
- Open-freeze (see 'Try' below) the semifreddo then cover with cling film and foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Pour the sieved coulis into a rigid container and freeze for up to 1 month.
- To serve, thaw the coulis in the fridge overnight. Thaw the semifreddo in the fridge for 1 hr. Remove it from the tin and peel off the lining paper. Drizzle with a little of the coulis and scatter some raspberries over the top. Serve in slices with the rest of the coulis.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 24 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium
RASPBERRY SEMIFREDDO
Make and share this Raspberry Semifreddo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Grace Lynn
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 1 Loaf, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk the eggs with the sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water until thickened (this step takes about 20 minutes), then remove from the heat and continue whisking the mixture until completely cool.
- Mash the raspberries in a shallow dish.
- Stiffly whip the cream and stir in the egg mixture and mashed raspberries.
- Line a rectangular loaf pan with plastic wrap, pour in the mixture and smooth the surface.
- Put in the freezer overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- To serve, turn out and remove the plastic wrap.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 21.7, Cholesterol 261.8, Sodium 87.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 32.4, Protein 6.8
RASPBERRY MELBA SAUCE
Steps:
- Puree all the ingredients, then pass through a strainer to remove the seeds.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful raspberries for the best results. Frozen raspberries can be used, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
- To make the Melba sauce, use fresh raspberries for the best flavor. If using frozen raspberries, thaw them completely before using.
- For a smoother semifreddo, strain the raspberry puree before using.
- If you don't have a loaf pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Semifreddo can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Raspberry lemon semifreddo with Melba sauce is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. The combination of sweet raspberries, tart lemons, and creamy semifreddo is sure to please everyone at your table.
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