Raspberry and Lemon Semifreddo

Raspberry and Lemon Semifreddo

This light, frozen dessert requires no cooking and is a perfect treat!

Ditch the oven and embrace the ease of a stunning frozen dessert! This Raspberry and Lemon Semifreddo is a light, no-cook Italian-style delicacy that translates literally to “half-frozen.” It combines the creamy tang of a custard base made with fromage frais and quark with the bright, vibrant sweetness of fresh raspberries and a refreshing hint of lemon zest. Easy to prepare and impressive to serve, this dessert is the perfect elegant finish to any meal, requiring nothing more than a whisk and some patience for the freezer to do its magic!

 Timing Details

• Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes. This includes lining the tin, crushing the berries, whisking the custard base, and beating the egg whites.

• Freezing Time: 6–8 hours. This is the time needed for the semifreddo to set completely firm in the freezer.

• Thawing Time: 1 hour. You need to transfer the semifreddo from the freezer to the fridge before serving, allowing it to soften to the perfect ‘semifreddo’ consistency.

• Total Time: 8–10 hours (mostly passive freezing). Plan to prepare this the day before you intend to serve it.