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Cherry Semifreddo with Orange Cherry Compote
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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried sour cherries
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 6 large egg whites
- 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon Kirshwasser
cherry compote
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole star anise
Instructions
- Place dried cherries and ¾ cup sugar in a food professor and pulse together 10 times. Set aside.
- Beat egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks begin to form.
- Gradually add remaining sugar and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Set aside.
- Whip cold cream together with Kirshwasser until soft peaks form.
- Fold the meringue mixture into the cream; then fold the dried cherry mixture into the meringue and cream mixture.
- Scoop the mixture into a large dish, cover and allow the semifreddo to freeze, about 5 hours.
- Pour the ingredients of the compote into a saucepan, stir and simmer.
- Once the mixture has slightly thickened, about 7 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Scoop the mixture over the semifreddo and serve.
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Notes
- *Makes 2 quarts
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
717IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 717IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.