Peach Semifreddo

Peach semifreddo is a silky, no-churn frozen Italian dessert that's half-cold, half-creamy, and fully delicious. Roasted peaches bring natural sweetness and depth, while whipped eggs and cream create an airy, soft texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for summer or anytime you want a refined, effortless treat.

Why You'll Love Peach Semifreddo

Light, creamy, and bursting with fresh peach flavor - this semifreddo is a no-fuss Italian classic that delivers soft, dreamy texture without an ice cream maker. Perfect for summer and impressively easy to make ahead.

Tips and Tricks

• Make sure the peach puree is fully cooled before folding it into the egg mixture.
• Whip the cream to soft peaks to keep the texture light and airy.
• Double-line your container with plastic wrap for easy removal.

Variations

• Swap bourbon for amaretto or peach liqueur for a different flavor profile.
• Add chopped toasted almonds or pistachios for crunch.
• Try mixing in fresh herbs like basil or mint for a bright twist.

Substitutions

• Use coconut cream instead of dairy cream for a dairy-free version.
• Replace sugar with honey or maple syrup to taste.
• Lemon juice can be swapped with orange juice for a sweeter citrus note.

Best served with

• Fresh peach slices
• Espresso or strong black coffee
• Almond biscotti
• Light sparkling wine or Prosecco

How to Store Leftovers

• Store semifreddo in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 days. Let soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

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Peach Semifreddo

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Peach semifreddo is a silky, no-churn frozen Italian dessert that's half-cold, half-creamy, and fully delicious. Roasted peaches bring natural sweetness and depth, while whipped eggs and cream create an airy, soft texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for summer or anytime you want a refined, effortless treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 2057

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 6 Peaches quartered
• ½ cup Sugar
• 1 Peach chopped
• 4 Eggs
• ½ cup Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Bourbon
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• Pinch Kosher salt

Equipment

• Roasting pan
• Freezer-safe container
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Mixing Bowls
• Blender

Method

 

Roast the Peaches

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a roasting pan and place the quartered peaches in it. Sprinkle with sugar. Roast for 10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Remove from oven and set aside 1 peach worth of chunks for the sauce. Transfer the remaining peaches to a blender and puree until smooth. Let cool completely.
3. Make the Semifreddo Base
4. In a mixing bowl, whip eggs and sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the cooled peach puree, lemon juice, lemon zest, bourbon, and a pinch of kosher salt.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the peach-egg mixture in thirds, gently folding to maintain airiness.

Freeze

1. Line a freezer-safe container with plastic wrap. Transfer the semifreddo mixture to the container and smooth the top. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours or until firm but scoopable.

Serve

1. Remove from freezer 5 minutes before serving. Slice and spoon the reserved chopped peaches as a sauce over each portion. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 2057kcalCarbohydrates: 316gProtein: 17gFat: 91gSaturated Fat: 56gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 269mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 1533mgFiber: 16gSugar: 297gVitamin A: 6934IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 4mg

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