Variation
White Chocolate Swap: Fold in 50g of melted, cooled white chocolate for extra richness.
Cool down this July with this elegant Raspberry Pistachio Semifreddo, featuring a velvet-smooth base, fresh summer berries, and a golden honey drizzle.

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang on all sides to help unmold the semifreddo.
Tip: A few drops of water in the pan helps the plastic wrap stick smoothly.
In a small bowl, crush half the raspberries with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Keep the remaining berries whole for folding in.
Tip: Do not over-mash; you want some texture in the fruit swirls.
Total time: 40 min · Yields 8 servings
Set a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk constantly for about 6 to 8 minutes until the mixture is pale, thick, and reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from heat and continue whisking until cooled to room temperature.
Gently fold the pistachio paste and vanilla bean paste into the cooled egg mixture until fully combined and streak-free.
In a large chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-beat or the texture will become grainy.
Add one-third of the whipped cream to the pistachio base and stir to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining cream and the chopped pistachios using a spatula, maintaining as much air as possible.
Pour half the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of the crushed raspberry mixture and a few whole berries on top. Cover with the remaining pistachio mixture. Use a skewer to gently swirl the layers together. Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the top.
Place the pan in the coldest part of the freezer for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm all the way through.
The garlic butter sauce is the star — pick sides that soak it up or balance the richness.
Once you've mastered the base recipe, try these popular twists.
White Chocolate Swap: Fold in 50g of melted, cooled white chocolate for extra richness.
Nut Variations: Replace pistachios with hazelnuts and raspberries with chopped cherries.
Vegan Option: Use whipped coconut cream and a commercial vegan egg replacer designed for baking.
Store the semifreddo in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Keep it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and a layer of foil to prevent freezer burn. Once sliced, do not refreeze.
Ice cream is churned while freezing to incorporate air, whereas semifreddo is a still-frozen dessert where air is folded in via whipped cream and eggs before freezing.
Yes, you can use a springform cake tin or even individual ramekins for single servings.
Semifreddo is meant to be eaten 'half-frozen.' If it has been in a very cold freezer, let it sit on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes to soften to the ideal consistency.
Yes, but thaw them and drain any excess liquid first so the extra moisture doesn't create ice crystals in the mousse.
While optional, the honey provides a floral sweetness that cuts through the fat of the pistachios and the tartness of the berries.






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