Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cranberry and orange with these Cranberry Orange Semifreddo Hearts. These frozen treats are a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and creamy goodness, making them a show-stopping dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cranberry Puree:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Semifreddo Mixture:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- extra orange zest and sugared cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cranberry Puree: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, water, orange zest, and orange juice. Simmer until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Puree until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Semifreddo Mixture: Whisk egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar over simmering water until thickened. Whip cream with vanilla and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in cranberry puree and egg yolk mixture. Spoon into molds and freeze.
- Serving: Unmold and garnish with zest or sugared cranberries.
Notes
- These semifreddo hearts are perfect for Valentine’s Day or holidays.
- Use a loaf pan for square servings if heart molds are not available.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
