MASCARPONE SEMIFREDDO WITH CHERRY-PORT SAUCE

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This mascarpone semifreddo (a soft, half-frozen Italian dessert) looks like homemade ice cream but involves much less work.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ruby port
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dried cherries (4 1/2 ounces)
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Coarse salt
1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
8 store-bought chocolate wafer cookies

Steps:

  • Make the cherry-port sauce: Bring port and granulated sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Boil until reduced by one third, about 5 minutes. Stir in cherries. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until plump, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate until thick, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the semifreddo: Whisk mascarpone, cream, confectioners' sugar, and a pinch of salt until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate. Spread mixture into a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan; cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until edges beginto harden and semifreddo is very cold, at least 50 minutes. Scoop into 4 serving dishes. Spoon cherry-port sauce over tops. Serve with chocolate wafer cookies.

Chandre Coetzee
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved this dessert! The semifreddo was so light and fluffy, and the cherry port sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


GME 850
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The semifreddo is light and fluffy, and the cherry port sauce is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Lacey Rey
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I made this for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.


Patrick Mahomes
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This is a great dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the cherry port sauce adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Md Aminul islam Abir
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This was my first time making semifreddo, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The semifreddo was delicious, and the cherry port sauce was the perfect complement.


jamie woollett
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The semifreddo is light and fluffy, and the cherry port sauce is the perfect topping.


Emmanuel Munyuki
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The semifreddo is elegant and delicious, and the cherry port sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Compassion Ozioma
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The semifreddo was a hit with my family and friends.


Dylan Stuart
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This was a great dessert! The semifreddo was light and fluffy, and the cherry port sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Zahraa Alkaese
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I made this for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Steven Wilder
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This is a great recipe! The semifreddo was delicious, and the cherry port sauce was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


jkingusmc614
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I was looking for a new dessert to try, and this mascarpone semifreddo caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It was so easy to make, and the results were amazing. The semifreddo was light and fluffy, and the cherry port sauce was the perfect compleme


Alex Bule
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This was my first time making semifreddo, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the result was a delicious and impressive dessert. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizjan Wazir
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The semifreddo is so easy to make, and the cherry port sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I love that I can make it ahead of time and have it ready for when I need it.


Wilmer Hernandez
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This mascarpone semifreddo with cherry port sauce was an absolute delight! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavors of the mascarpone, cherries, and port were perfectly balanced. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and some fresh ber