🍨 Semifreddo al Braulio Riserva with pastry cream and berries
A refined spoon dessert, fragrant and entirely Valtellinese! The semifreddo al Braulio Riserva is a dessert that captivates with the first taste thanks to the perfect balance between the sweetness of the pastry cream and the aromatic notes of Amaro Braulio, a historical alpine liqueur 🌿.
Simple to make at home, this semifreddo is perfect for those looking for an elegant and original dessert, perhaps to prepare in advance to impress guests. To be served with berries, apple slices, or a drizzle of dark chocolate for an irresistible touch 🍫🍓
📝 Ingredients for 4 people
For the pastry cream:
- 125 g of whole milk
- 20 g of egg yolk
- 25 g of sugar
- 10 g of cornstarch
- A pinch of vanillin
For the semifreddo:
- 15 g of egg whites
- 30 g of sugar
- 50 g of pastry cream
- 10 g of Amaro Braulio Riserva
- 100 g of whipped cream (well whipped)
For garnish:
- Pastry cream
- Fresh berries
- Thin apple slices
- (optional) Dark chocolate shavings
👨🍳 Preparation
1. Prepare the pastry cream
- Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan.
- In another pot, mix the egg yolk with the sugar, then add the cornstarch and a pinch of vanillin.
- Pour the boiling milk over the yolk mixture, stirring.
- Return to the heat and cook while stirring until you achieve the desired consistency.
2. Prepare the semifreddo
- Whip the egg whites with the sugar until stiff.
- In another bowl, mix the Braulio Riserva with the pastry cream.
- Combine the mixture with the whipped egg whites, gently folding from the bottom up.
- Add the whipped cream, always with gentle movements, so as not to deflate the mixture.
3. Freezing
- Pour the mixture into single-serving aluminum molds.
- Place in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours.
4. Plating
- Unmold the semifreddos onto the plates.
- Pour a spoonful of pastry cream as a base.
- Garnish with fresh berries and apple slices, or with dark chocolate shavings for an even more indulgent alternative.
📸 The image of the dishes is purely indicative and does not necessarily correspond exactly to the recipe.
