White Chocolate Semifreddo with Pistachios and Raspberries
This chambord-spiked white chocolate semifreddo is an easy but elegant summer dessert that has all the richness of ice cream and the light and airy texture of frozen mousse.
Happy Monday!! I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend (that is if it was a holiday where you live). We had a relaxing one with both friends and family. It was a weekend full of food, laughs, sunshine and family hangouts. I made these carrot cake cupcakes into a cake per the MIL’s request because we were also celebrating her birthday! I don’t know why I don’t enjoy carrot cake more over the summer, so perfect.
Mondays after a long weekend are always the worst to bounce back from. But thank God for white chocolate, Chambord liqueur, pistachios and raspberries in a mousse-like rich ice cream concoction. It makes Mondays oh-so bearable!! This semifreddo will take you places; good places of course. But first, what the heck is semifreddo? Since that is what the Boy asked once I started making them. I just discovered the world of this class of semi-frozen dessert and I couldn’t wait to share the joy with you!
Traditionally, they are made from two equal parts of ice cream and whipped cream. So just imagine the richness of ice cream with the texture of frozen mousse. Amazing right? Usually made in a loaf pan and served in frozen slices, they are incredibly delicious, smooth and easy to make. Want to know the best part? You don’t need an ice cream maker to make this!!
This white chocolate semifreddo with pistachios and raspberries is creamy, crunchy and crazy good. Oh did I mention it’s got booze in it too? I added in some Chambord (raspberry liqueur) for added flavor which is totally optional (NOT!). It’s one of my favorite combinations I’ve made so far and it’s so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day. The rich chocolate combined with crunchy pistachios and a touch of Chambord is just to die for. You need to try this one soon.
White Chocolate Semifreddo with Pistachios and Raspberries
This chambord-spiked white chocolate semifreddo is an easy but elegant summer dessert that has all the richness of ice cream and the light and airy texture of frozen mousse.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- ¼ cup chambord (raspberry liqueur, optional)
- ½ cups heavy cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ounces white chocolate, melted
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- ½ cup raspberries, chopped if desired
Instructions
- Combine sugar, egg yolks, and Chambord in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk the mixture until pale and thickened, about 2-3 minutes. You can use an electric hand mixer or whisk by hand. Remove from heat and continue whisking for an additional minute to thicken. Pass through a fine sieve into a small bowl. Place bowl into an ice bath and whisk until completely cooled. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing plastic to the surface of the egg mixture, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough hanging over the sides to fold over.
- In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Beat in the vanilla extract. Fold in the melted white chocolate gently, then the chilled egg yolk mixture.
- Spoon half the mixture into the prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle some pistachios and raspberries over the top. Then spoon the rest of the mixture into the pan. Smooth surface. Cover with the overhanging plastic wrap. Freeze until set, about 2-6 hours, preferably overnight.
- When set, transfer the semifreddo to a clean surface. Peel off plastic wrap. Slice and serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
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Wow! It looks fantastic! You are not just a great baker, you can make anything! 🙂
Thanks Medeja 🙂
This is so crazy gorgeous and sounds delicious. Excellent Chocolate Party choice!!
This is certainly the best way to bounce back from a long weekend! Heavenly!
That looks delicious!
Zainab this looks so fancy but love how simple and easy it is! The pistachio addition sounds like a killer salty addition to this sweet treat. Gorgeous pics as always girl!
Thanks Krista!! It’s really easy to make and I love that part of it 🙂
I cannot believe that I’ve never had semifreddo! I need to try your version, because white chocolate and raspberries really are the best combo.
I agree!! You will love it 🙂
I think I’m starting to have a weird obsession with pistachios in the summer time – just last night I had pistachio gelato at like 10pm and was dying. Pistachios go so well with chocolate (and white chocolate) too!
Me too!! What’s with pistachio being so addictive?
These are some of the most gorgeous photos Zainab! Ahhh frozen mousse sounds uh-mazing. Monday definitely needs this stat. Love the raspberries and pistachios – such a beautiful color and flavor combo! You took the chocolate and heavy cream to the next level with this – what a fun party!
Thank you so much Mary Frances! I am glad you love the photos (I was not a fan of them at all last night while editing and as I was grumbling about it, the husband said to me “you are so critical of your own work, I bet people are going to love them” I should listen to him more often lol!
That sounds like a wonderful, relaxing weekend, Zainab, which you totally deserve because you work so hard. I haven’t had carrot cake in forever and you know what? I’ve never made my own. So bizarre! I think it’s cause I didn’t want to grate the carrots (lazy, much?) but now I have a food processor so it can do the job. As for this semifreddo – wowza, that’s gorgeous! And creamy ‘n cold ‘n luscious…perfect for summer. These photos are absolutely beautiful and droolworthy!
It really was a great weekend!! I had to unplug from the interwebs and freaking Instagram for as much as possible lol! Oh my gawd you have not made carrot cake before? You need to my dear. I love that recipe so give it a try!! SO goodddd!!! Thanks as always for being here and so supportive. You honestly have no idea how you help me weekly with blogging and staying objective 🙂 mucho love!! Hope you are having a great week!
You are the sweetest, Zainab. Thank you so much for this comment and the one you left on my post about taking a break from all the competition and feelings of inadequacy. I’m slow to respond but I will! I want to tell you how much I appreciate you and your support. And I can’t believe that you have these feelings – you’re way too smart and talented and beloved by all of your readers (me included)! But I totally understand too. We’re our own worst and harshest critics. Just know that you rock!
gawleeee this semifreddo looks so freaking good.
Thanks Dixya!
Yes, thank goodness for chocolate! I would love a slice of this semifreddo cake. Not only it is beautiful, but it is a great way to cool off on these hot summer days!
Indeed chocolate!!! Thanks Ashley!
Monday’s ARE so hard to deal with after a nice long holiday weekend! But yes, this delicious little sweet treat makes them a little easier to deal with! 🙂 Great recipe, Zainab!
They are so hard!! I am all done with work and so ready to leave but it is only 3.30!!! Boooooo! Thanks Julie 🙂 Hope your week is off to a great start!