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jamie oliver chocolate hazelnut semifreddo

Sour Cherry and Hazelnut Chocolate Semifreddo Jamie Oliver | 5 Ingredients Mediterranean Recipe

Caroline Sciberras
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 free-range eggs
  • A pinch of salt
  • 200 ml double cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 100 g hazelnuts
  • 200 g sour cherries maraschino cherries
  • 5 crunchy bars chocolate-covered honeycomb bars
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Instructions
 

  • Split all the eggs into egg whites and yolks.
  • Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks. You should be able to hold the mixture over your head without it falling.
  • Mix the egg yolks and double cream in a separate bowl until well combined.
  • Fold the whipped egg whites into the egg yolk and cream mixture gently, retaining as much air as possible. This will give the semifreddo a light and fluffy texture.
  • Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan until they become fragrant. Once toasted, crush some of the hazelnuts into a powder and leave others in larger chunks to add both flavor and texture to the dessert.
  • Chop the sour cherries into smaller pieces.
  • Break the crunchy bars into pieces. These will add sweetness and crunch to the semifreddo.
  • Combine the crushed hazelnuts, chopped sour cherries, and bashed crunchy bars into the semifreddo egg cream mixture. Mix all the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  • Transfer the mixture into a suitable container or mold. You can use individual serving molds or one large dish.
  • Cover the container with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer. Let it freeze for at least 2-3 hours until it's solid.
  • Before serving, remove the semifreddo from the freezer and transfer it to the refrigerator for about 40 minutes to allow it to soften slightly. This will give it a semi-frozen, ice cream-like texture.
  • Garnish with extra hazelnuts, sour cherries, and bits of crunchy bar before serving.
  • Enjoy your sour cherry and hazelnut chocolate semifreddo!