Pistachio Semifreddo

Name: Pistachio Semifreddo
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons almond extract; 6 larges egg whites; 473 milliliters chilled heavy cream; 184 grams 1/2 cups shelled salted pistachios; 237 milliliters sugar

Pistachio Semifreddo might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 887 calories, 17g of protein, and 65g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up sugar, egg whites, heavy cream, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pistachios you could follow this main course with the Blackberry Cloud Cake with Pistachios as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 hours. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Pulse 1 cup pistachios with 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until very finely ground.

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Pistachio Nuts

Sugar

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Food Processor

Add remaining 1/2 cup pistachios and pulse until just coarsely ground.

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Pistachio Nuts

Beat egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold soft peaks. Beat in remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, a little at a time, then increase speed to high and beat until meringue just holds stiff, glossy peaks.

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Egg Whites

Sugar

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Hand Mixer

Bowl

Beat cream with almond extract in a wide bowl with mixer at high speed until it just holds soft peaks.

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Almond Extract

Cream

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Blender

Bowl

Fold meringue into cream gently but thoroughly, then fold in nut mixture in same manner. Spoon into a 2-quart dish and freeze, covered, until firm enough to scoop, about 4 hours.

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Cream

Let soften slightly before serving.

• The egg whites in this recipe are not cooked, which may be of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area.

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Egg Whites