Description
A cool, creamy Italian dessert with the bright taste of summer peaches. Perfect for a warm evening!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs (907 g) ripe yellow peaches
- 12 - 14 amaretti
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) toasted blanched almonds
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) sugar
- 1 cups (237 ml) heavy cream
- 3 large egg whites
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Peel and pit the peaches, quarter them, and put them in a food processor with the amaretti and toasted almonds. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whip cream to medium peaks, set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the egg whites, sugar, and sea salt to stiff peaks.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg mixture into the whipped cream.
- Pour the peach mixture into a bowl and fold in the whipped cream and the egg whites.
- Pour into the loaf pan and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Turn out onto a serving plate, remove the plastic wrap.
- Cut into inch-wide slices and serve immediately, garnished with toasted almonds, peach slices, and whipped cream.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, use very ripe, juicy peaches.
- If amaretti are unavailable, substitute with 1/2 cup finely crushed biscotti.
- To prevent ice crystals, ensure the semifreddo is frozen completely before serving and allow it to soften slightly at room temperature before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Freezing Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50