California Plum-Praline Semifreddo
Makes 8 Servings Prep Time: 30 minutesChill Time: overnight
Ingredients
| 1 | cup graham cracker crumbs |
| 3 | tablespoons butter, melted |
| 2/3 | cup chopped glazed pecans |
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | cup heavy cream |
| 3 | very soft California plums, peeled, pitted, mashed, drained and coarsely chopped (1 -2 cups) |
| 1 1/2 | tablespoons sugar |
Directions
Line the bottom and sides of a 9 X 5-inch loaf pan with 2 layers of plastic wrap, extending the wrap over the edge of the pan. Stir together graham cracker crumbs and butter in a medium bowl; press firmly into lined pan and sprinkle with glazed pecans. Place in freezer until ready to fill. Beat 1/2 cup sugar and eggs together in a medium bowl for 5 minutes or until doubled in volume. Place bowl over a pan of simmering water so that it fits tightly. Continue beating for 5 minutes more or until mixture has reached 140°F. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into egg mixture. Stir together plums and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and lightly fold into cream mixture. Pour into prepared pan and freeze overnight. To serve, pull up sides of plastic to remove from pan. Cut into slices with a sharp knife.
Per serving: 430 calories, 5g protein, 59g carbohydrate, 23g total fat, 115mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 4g fiber.
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