Christmas Semifreddo

After making the Semifreddo it needs to go into the freezer for 6 hours. It can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 weeks. When serving, remove from freezer and allow to soften a little bit.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 456kcal

Cost: $12.00

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup amaretto
1/2 cup honey
2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 cup chopped shortbread cookies about 8 cookies
1/2 cup chopped mint parfait thins I used 14 After Eight Mints
Fresh cherries raspberries, and strawberries for garnish
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

In small saucepan, combine cherries, amaretto, and honey. Bring to a simmering and well mixed. Remove from heat. Let stand until mixture reaches room temperature.
Meanwhile, coat 9-inch diameter 6 1/2-cup ring mold with nonstick vegetable-oil cooking spray. Line mold with plastic wrap, smoothing out wrinkles.
In large bowl, stir together cream, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Beat mixture just until stiff peak form.
Fold in shortbread cookies, After Eight Mints, and cherry mixture until blended. Scrape into mold. Freeze for 6 hours or until firm.
To serve: Remove mold from freezer; invert onto serving platter. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently tap plate and mold on countertop; slide mold from semifreddo, and remove plastic wrap. Smooth semifreddo with a spatula Garnish with fresh berries and cherries.

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