Cherry Semifreddo
a refreshing dessert perfect for the summer
Ingredientes
For the cherry jam:
- 600 g cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 250 g white sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornflour
For the semifreddo
- 4 egg whites (large)
- 50 g white sugar
- 400 ml heavy cream
- cherries for decorating
Preparação
For the cherry jam:
- If using fresh cherries, remove the stems and pits.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries with the remaining ingredients, stirring occasionally.
- When the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency, remove from heat.
- Transfer to a container, cover with cling film, and refrigerate to cool faster.
For the semifreddo:
- Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until you get a firm meringue.
- Meanwhile, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- Blend half of the cherry compote with an immersion blender.
- Gently fold this blended compote into the meringue using a spatula until evenly combined.
- Fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Prepare a rectangular mold greased and lined with cling film.
- Pour about 1/3 of the mixture into the mold. Spread some of the chunky cherry jam on top.
- Add another 1/3 of the mixture, followed by more jam.
- Finish with the remaining mixture and cover with cling film.
- Freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Unmold the semifreddo onto a serving plate.
- Decorate the top with the remaining cherry jam and cherries.