Limoncello Semifreddo

Limoncello Semifreddo

This recipe is inspired by Silvia's travels to the Island of Capri and the first time she sampled the Limoncello liquor. A wonderful no fuss dessert that you can prepare in advance for a hot summer day or festive occasion is one that everyone will love. 

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Servings: 12-15 

Preparation: 30 minutes and freeze overnight 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup castor sugar

¼ cup water

¼ cup limoncello liquor

600 mls thickened cream

6 egg whites

Rind of 2 lemons

500g Fresh seasonal berries to serve

METHOD

  • Line a round 20-23cm baking tin with glad wrap and put aside

  • Prepare the limoncello syrup by adding sugar, water and limoncello to a small saucepan. Stir well to combine. Simmer over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and slightly thickened. Pour in a separate jug to allow it to cool slightly

  • Pour the cream into a bowl and mix with a stand or hand mixer until soft peaks form. Place this cream in a bowl and store in the fridge

  • Clean the mixing bowl, whisk and spatula in preparation for the egg whites

  • Place the egg whites in the clean bowl and whisk until frothy and soft peaks start beginning to form (stop early - as you don’t want stiff peaks)

  • Gently drizzle the limoncello syrup bit by bit into the egg whites until a glossy meringue forms. From time to time scrape the bowl down to ensure that everything is well incorporated. Mix this meringue for at least 3 minutes until it is very thick and glossy

  • Add the lemon rind to the meringue and gently fold in with a spatula 

  • Finally, add the cream in thirds and fold this gently into the lemon meringue until well combined 

  • Pour the limoncello semifreddo mixture into your lined dish and cover with glad wrap 

  • Place in the freezer overnight

  • When you are ready to serve take the semifreddo out of the freezer approximately 10 minutes before and release it onto a beautiful plate

  • Serve immediately with fresh berries and mint if you desire 

Watch the video here to cook with Silvia

Download recipe here

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