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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This looks so good!
Never had semifreddo, but wow! looks really tasty!
This looks like the most perfect summer treat. YUMMMM!
Thanks Maggie!
Zainab, the combination of your cooking skills, styling skills, and photography skills makes for stunning food! This semifreddo is so beautiful, I am not sure whether to make it and eat immediately or just sit and admire it! White chocolate semifreddo sounds too good to just admire!
Thank you very much Wendy!! I kinda did stare at it a bit before indulging lol!
I am definitely wishing I had some of this on Monday. Better late than never though. Right?
Oh yes this will always be welcome!!
Woooowieee hope you had a GREAAAAT weekend Zainab!!!!! I spent mine watching the same movie thrice with 3 sets of friends in the theatre! hahaha! It’s supposed to be monsoons here but when it doesn’t rain, it’s toooooo hot and sunny and humid and sweaty! This is just perfect to serve for dessert or just when it gets too hot to handle! Yummmm!!!!! I’m loving the white chocolate-pistachio-raspberry combo!!!! I DEFINITELY have to buy this raspberry liqueur!!!! <3 *_*
This semifreddo is gorgeous, Zainab! I first learned of semifreddos last summer about this time and totally fell in love with them. I’ve never actually made one myself though, and this just reminded me that I need to do that! Love the flavors you went with, especially the Chambord and raspberries! 🙂
Thanks Beth! This is my first year learning of them and I can’t get enough already!!
What a beautiful dessert!!! I am a HUGE fan of semifreddo!
Thanks Kate!
Semifreddo is one of my favorite summer desserts because it is both light and rich all at once which makes it so addictive. I am drooling over this flavor combination! Pinned!
I agree!! So light and rich! Thanks Amanda 🙂
Gosh this looks super delicious and refreshing! I think this is perfect to wow a crowd at a dinner party. 🙂
It is!! And it’s so easy to make too 🙂 Thanks Tina!
Z!!! oh my gawd!!! I love this! White chocolate semifreddo with the richness of ice cream and the light and airy texture of frozen mousse?!!! Sounds amazing!!! I’ve never made this before and love that it’s so doable and no ice cream maker is needed!!! love this!
Thanks Alice 🙂