Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy cranberries and zesty orange in these charming Cranberry Orange Semifreddo Hearts. A perfect frozen treat for any occasion, these heart-shaped delights are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Cranberry Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Semifreddo Base:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crushed ladyfingers or shortbread cookies
Instructions
- Cranberry Orange Sauce: In a saucepan, cook cranberries, orange juice, 2 tbsp sugar, and orange zest until thickened. Blend into a smooth sauce.
- Semifreddo Base: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and water over simmering water. Stir in vanilla. Whip cream until stiff, fold in egg mixture. Swirl in cranberry sauce. Freeze in molds with crushed cookies.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Unmold and drizzle with cranberry sauce to serve.
Notes
- Silicone molds create perfect heart shapes, but a loaf pan works too.
- For extra texture, try adding candied orange peel or white chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg