Chef John’s Strawberry Semifreddo

Description

My lighter, no-cook adaptation of semifreddo skips the traditional egg custard and cuts down on fat, sugar, and time. It just so happens to be lighter, with a cleaner, more distinct berry flavor and a texture that’s less creamy than classic semifreddo, falling somewhere between strawberry ice cream and a strawberry ice pop.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • lemon, zested
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar (Optional)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ¾ cups cold heavy cream
  • 6 shortbread cookies
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs

Servings: 10

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