Lemon Nougat Semifreddo Recipes

Steps:

• Spray a 9 by 5 by 3-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick spray. Line the pan with plastic wrap, allowing the excess to hang over the ends and sides.
• Combine the crushed amaretti cookies and the melted butter. Put in the lined pan and press down to firm and form a crust.
• Whisk 1/2 cup of the sugar, the egg yolks, lemon juice, lime juice, limoncello, and salt in a large metal bowl to blend. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not allow the bottom of the bowl to touch the water). Whisk the egg mixture until it is thick and creamy, and a thermometer inserted into the mixture registers 160 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Set the bowl of custard into another bowl of ice water to cool completely. Stir in the zest.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in another large bowl until firm peaks form. Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the custard. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared crust. Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the custard and freeze until frozen, at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
• Unfold the plastic wrap. Invert the semifreddo onto a platter and peel off the plastic wrap. Cut the semifreddo into 1-inch slices and sprinkle with crushed amaretti cookies and serve.

Steps:

• Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap. Be sure to leave plenty of plastic around the edges so they can be folded over to cover the top. Put the almonds in the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer (this will eventually become the top, so make it look pretty!). Reserve.
• Whip the cream with a whisk or an electric beater until it forms medium peaks. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Bring a saucepan with about 1-inch of water to a boil, over low heat. In the metal bowl of a stand mixer, combine the 1 1/4 cups of sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest and the pinch of salt. Whisk to combine. Put the metal bowl on the saucepan, and reduce the heat under the saucepan so the water is just at a simmer. Whisk the egg mixture until it gets very light and fluffy, this will take about 4 to 5 minutes. For an insurance policy you can take the temperature of this mixture. It should be about 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Put the mixer bowl on the mixer and beat with the whisk attachment until the mixture has doubled in volume and the bottom of the bowl is cool when touched.
• Fold in the reserved whipped cream in increments. Do this gently but quickly. When it is a homogeneous mixture, pour it into the prepared loaf pan. Fold the plastic over the top and transfer to the freezer. Freeze at least 4 to 5 hours, but this can be done overnight or up to a couple days in advance.
• Combine the oranges, mangoes, mint and remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl. Let the mixture macerate for about 1 hour before serving.
• To serve:
• Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and open the plastic. Turn the semifreddo out of the loaf pan to a serving platter and remove the plastic. With hot knife, slice the semifreddo into 1-inch slices and garnish with the orange/mango salad.
• So refreshing!

Steps:

• In a saucepan, beat together the egg yolks, 2/3 cup of the sugar and water. Heat over a low flame, stirring constantly until an instant-read thermometer reads 160 degrees. Do not allow the eggs to curdle. Set aside.
• In a food mixer, whip the cream until it holds soft peaks, add 1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip until the cream holds firm peaks. Reserve.
• In the mixer, whip the egg whites until they hold soft peaks, add1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip until it holds firm peaks. Reserve.
• In a big bowl, mix the custard with the nuts, then fold in the whipped cream, then the egg whites. Place in the freezer overnight. Take out 30 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Toast the shelled hazelnuts until brown, about 20 minutes. Remove and place on a clean dish towel. Allow to cool, then rub the hazelnuts in the towel to remove the skins. When the hazelnuts are at room temperature, grind in a food processor.
• In a saucepan, beat together the egg yolks, 2/3 cup of the sugar, and water. Heat over a low flame, stirring constantly until an instant-read thermometer reads 160 degrees. Do not allow the eggs to curdle. Set aside.
• In a food mixer, whip the cream until it holds soft peaks, add 1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip until the cream holds firm peaks. Reserve.
• In the mixer, whip the egg whites until they hold soft peaks, add 1/4 cup sugar and continue to whip until it holds firm peaks. Reserve.
• In a big bowl, mix the custard with the nuts, then fold in the whipped cream, then the egg whites. Place in the freezer overnight. Take out 30 minutes before serving.