Limoncello Semifreddo with Almond Biscotti Crumble

A light and refreshing Italian dessert perfect after a hearty meal. The citrusy limoncello semifreddo is paired with a crunchy almond biscotti crumble for added texture and flavor.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes + 4 hours freezing

Calories

595 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.31/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupHeavy cream(Cold)

£1.20

2Egg whites(Large)

£0.20

0.3cupGranulated sugar

£0.10

0.3cupLimoncello(Good quality)

£1.75

1teaspoonLemon zest(From one lemon)

£0.05

4Almond biscotti(Store-bought or homemade)

£1.00

0.3cupAlmonds(Slivered or chopped)

£0.75

1tablespoonButter(Melted)

£0.15

1tablespoonBrown sugar

£0.05

Total Cost

£5.25

£1.31 per serving

Instructions

1.
First, prepare the almond biscotti crumble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.
Coarsely crush the biscotti into small pieces. You can use a food processor for a more fine crumble.
3.
In a bowl, combine the crushed biscotti, almonds, melted butter and brown sugar.
4.
Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
5.
For the semifreddo: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
6.
In a separate, clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the granulated sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
7.
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the whipped cream.
8.
Stir in the limoncello and lemon zest, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
9.
Pour the semifreddo mixture into a loaf pan or individual molds. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
10.
To serve, let the semifreddo sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
11.
Spoon or slice the semifreddo and sprinkle with the almond biscotti crumble.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (125g)

595 kcal / 2489 kJ

Carbs

41.8g

16% of RDA

Fat

45.5g

65% of RDA

Protein

9.6g

19% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.5 g

8% of RDA

Sugar

32.5 g

36% of RDA

Sodium

70 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25.5 g

127% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother semifreddo, use a food processor to blend the mixture briefly after adding the limoncello and lemon zest.

You can substitute other liqueurs or extracts for the limoncello, such as vanilla or almond extract.

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the semifreddo.

The almond biscotti crumble can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

To help prevent ice crystals from forming, stir the semifreddo mixture every hour during the first few hours of freezing.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing bowls

Hand mixer or stand mixer

Loaf pan or individual molds

Baking sheet

Oven

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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