Have you ever wondered how Caribbean or Russian cuisine tastes like? Well now you have the chance to try it!Here we provide you with all necessary knowledge needed to prepare not only traditional Jamaican codfish fritters but also Cajun meatballs or world-famous Creamy Irish coffee! See it for yourself!
Semifredo
Date: May 19, 2006
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",Semifredo", is usually a frozen dessert that combines non-frozen ingredients like biscuits, cake slices, candied fruits, meringue, whipped cream, chocolate, etc...Its slightly less cold than ice cream, hence the reason for its name.
1/2 normal cup dried cherries
1/4 normal cup Amaretto or Kirsch liqueur
1/2 normal cup honey
2 normal cups heavy cream
1/3 normal cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 normal cups chopped shortbread cookies
3/4 normal cup chopped Frango mints or semisweet chocolate
Fresh cherries, raspberries or strawberries for garnish (optional)
Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
In a little heavy saucepan, combine cherries, liqueur and honey. Heat over average heat and bring to simmer stage, Remove from heat and let stand until it reaches room temperature.
Spray a 9-inch (6 1/2 normal cup) ring mold with cooking spray. Line the mold carefully with plastic wrap and smooth out wrinkles.
Combine cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon and allspice in a average bowl. With an electric mixer, beat cream mixture to stiff peaks. Fold in shortbread, Frango mints or chocolate, and cherry mixture until well blended. Pour into mold, cover with plastic wrap and freeze 6 hours or until firm. ( Mixture will keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.)
Remove pan from freezer and invert on a serving platter. Let stand 5 minutes and gently bang mold on the counter. Remove mold and smooth out with butter knife. Garnish and serve.