Okay, so this isn’t one for the dieters. But, if you’re looking for a treat on a hot summers day, make this.
I saw this recipe whilst watching re-runs of some of Nigella Lawson’s old TV series and I decided that I had to make it. I’d never made or eaten semifreddo before, but it’s a new favourite – the texture is silky smooth, and it melts in your mouth to reveal a mellow honey flavour. After a painful 3 hours wait whilst it froze, I smothered it in more runny honey and was left with a rich, velvety, frozen delight!
You can find the recipe here: http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/honey-semifreddo-239
- Line a 900g / 2lb / 1 litre loaf tin with clingfilm.
- Beat the egg and egg yolks with the honey in a bowl, over a saucepan of gently simmering water, until the mixture is pale and thick. Nigella recommends doing this by hand, but I used my electric hand whisk and it worked just fine.
- Whip the double cream until thick, and then gently fold in the egg and honey mixture. This can take a while, but be patient and careful not to knock out the air. Pour into the prepared loaf tin, and cover carefully with clingfilm before putting it in the freezer for about 2-3 hours.
- When it is ready to serve, turn out the semifreddo on to a suitably sized plate and cover with honey.
What’s more, the recipe only requires 3 ingredients and cost me only £3! It will serve 6, and I can hardly believe that such a luxurious tasting desert can be made so cheaply!
I really recommend making this – it’s so cheap and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, but really impresses!
Good luck and enjoy! xo
The Food Loving Dieter 