Pineapple Semifreddo

Name: Pineapple Semifreddo
Prep time: 8 h 35 min
Cook time: 8 h 35 min
Total time: 8 h 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters crushed amaretti cookies, for sprinkling; 567 grams crushed pineapple, drained; 3 egg whites; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 2 Tbsps powdered sugar; 118 milliliters sugar; 1 teaspoons vanilla extract; 59 milliliters water

Pineapple Semifreddo might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 274 calories, 4g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up amaretti cookies, vanillan extract, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Instructions

Spray a 9 1/4 by 5 1/4 by 3-inch (6-cup) metal loaf pan lightly with nonstick spray. Line the pan with plastic wrap with enough plastic wrap extending over the sides to cover the top after the pan has been filled.

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Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Loaf Pan

In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

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Powdered Sugar

Heavy Cream

Vanilla

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Bowl

In another medium bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. With the mixer on, slowly add the simple syrup. Continue beating on high speed until the mixture is glossy and doubles in volume, about 7 to 10 minutes.

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Simple Syrup

Egg Whites

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Blender

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Using a large rubber spatula, fold the pineapple into the egg whites. Fold the whipped cream into the egg white mixture. Gently, spoon the mixture into the loaf pan. Fold over the plastic wrap to cover and freeze for 8 hours (or up to 1 month).

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Whipped Cream

Egg Whites

Pineapple

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Loaf Pan

Spatula

To serve: Unfold the plastic wrap. Invert the semifreddo onto a cutting board.

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Wrap

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Remove the plastic wrap.

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Cut the semifreddo into 1-inch thick slices.

Place on individual serving plates and top each slice with the crushed amaretti cookies.

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Amaretti Cookies

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container.

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Sugar