Strawberry Semifreddo

A creamy, dreamy semifreddo made with whipped cream, strawberry purée, and a soft custard base-served with a punchy bourbon-lime strawberry sauce and finished with honey, flaky salt, and pistachios.

Why You'll Love Strawberry Semifreddo

It's cold, creamy, and effortlessly elegant-everything you want in a spring dessert. Bright strawberries, pillowy custard, and a boozy little sauce that soaks into each bite. It tastes like sunshine with just enough depth to keep you coming back for one more forkful.

Tips and Tricks

Soft peaks are key: Don't overwhip the eggs or cream-light texture is what gives semifreddo its signature airy chill.

Use ripe berries: Look for deeply red strawberries for the best natural sweetness and color.

Marinate that sauce: The longer the bourbon strawberry sauce sits, the better it gets-make it ahead!

Variations

Option 1: Swap strawberries for peaches, mango, or raspberries in summer.

Option 2: Add crushed amaretti or biscotti into the semifreddo before freezing for a textural contrast.

Option 3: Fold in Greek yogurt for a tangier, frozen yogurt-style semifreddo.

Substitutions

Option 1: Use lemon juice in place of lime if that's what you've got.

Option 2: Skip the bourbon and use a splash of vanilla extract for an alcohol-free version.

Option 3: Substitute pistachios with toasted almonds, hazelnuts, or a crunchy granola topping.

Best served with

• Espresso or cold brew
• Lemon shortbread cookies
• Glass of chilled rosé or prosecco
• Fresh mint or basil for garnish

How to Store Leftovers

• Keep any remaining semifreddo in the freezer in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week. Let it sit at room temp for 5 minutes before serving for the ideal creamy texture. Store the marinated strawberry sauce separately in the fridge for up to a week-it only gets better with time.

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Strawberry Semifreddo

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A creamy, dreamy semifreddo made with whipped cream, strawberry purée, and a soft custard base-served with a punchy bourbon-lime strawberry sauce and finished with honey, flaky salt, and pistachios.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Californian, Italian Inspired

Calories: 790

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 1 pint strawberries chopped
• ¾ cup cream
• 3 eggs
• ⅓ cup + 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 lime juiced
• 1 teaspoon bourbon
• Flaky salt to taste
• Honey to finish
• Crumbled pistachios to garnish

Equipment

• Blender
• Silicone molds or loaf pan
• Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method

 

Strawberry Purée

1. From 1 pint of strawberries, reserve ½ cup and set aside.
2. Add remaining strawberries to a blender and process until smooth (about 30 seconds).

Custard Base

1. Crack 3 eggs into a mixing bowl and add ⅓ cup sugar.
2. Whip until soft peaks form.
3. Fold in the strawberry purée, reserving ½ cup for the sauce.

Whipped Cream

1. In a separate bowl, whip ¾ cup cream until soft peaks form.
2. Fold whipped cream into the strawberry custard mixture in thirds until fully incorporated.

Freeze

1. Transfer mixture to silicone molds or a plastic wrap-lined container.
2. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
3. Strawberry Bourbon Sauce
4. In a bowl, combine reserved ½ cup whole strawberries and ½ cup reserved strawberry purée.
5. Add juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon bourbon.
6. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 week refrigerated).

To Plate

1. Unmold the semifreddo.
2. Spoon some of the strawberry bourbon sauce onto a plate, add the semifreddo, spoon more sauce on top, and garnish with crumbled pistachios, flaky salt, and a drizzle of honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 790kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 41gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 962mgFiber: 11gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 2714IUVitamin C: 299mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 3mg

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