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Blood Orange & Olive Oil Semifreddo

Yield
6-8 servings
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
6 hr 30 min

Blood Orange & Olive Oil Semifreddo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • Zest of 1 blood orange
  • ⅓ cup fresh blood orange juice
  • ¼ cup California Olive Ranch Chef’s Bottle Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream
    In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Prepare the egg yolk mixture
    In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks with half of the sugar. Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water and whisk continuously for 3–4 minutes, until the mixture is slightly thickened and warm to the touch. Remove from heat.
  3. Add flavorings
    Whisk in blood orange zest, blood orange juice, olive oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Whip the egg whites
    In a clean bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until glossy and just stiff.
  5. Fold the semifreddo
    Gently fold the whipped cream into the yolk mixture. Once combined, carefully fold in the whipped egg whites, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible.
  6. Freeze
    Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Smooth the top, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight, until set.
  7. Serve
    Slice and serve straight from the freezer, or let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes for a softer texture. Finish with fresh blood orange segments, a squeeze of olive oil, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  8. Tip
    For the cleanest slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts.

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