RECIPES

Honey-Apricot Semifreddo with Pine Nut Brittle

By Chef Ella Murphy
July 26, 2024
Serves
6
Ingredients
Pine Nuts1/2 cup
Honey3 tbsp
Eggs1
Eggs4 yolks
Honey1/2 cup + 2 tbsp honey
Heavy Cream1 1/4 cup
Apricots6 fresh halved
Black Pepper1/4 tsp freshly ground
Cardamom1/4 tsp ground
Kosher Saltto taste
Honeycomboptional
Steps
  1. For the brittle, add the pine nuts to a small sauté pan over medium heat and toast until golden brown. Add honey and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until there are no more bubbles forming in the honey.
  2. Transfer to a non-stick mat (like Silpat) or parchment paper and allow to cool fully. Roughly chop or break into small pieces and store in an airtight container until serving.
  3. For the semifreddo, over a double boiler, beat the egg, egg yolks, and ½ cup honey using a hand mixer. Beat until the mixture is pale, very thick, and airy
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg mixture into the whipped cream. Evenly divide mixture among six, 6-oz glasses. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for at least four hours or overnight.
  5. Meanwhile, place apricot halves in a bowl with remaining 2 Tbsp honey, black pepper, cardamom, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
  6. Remove glasses from the freezer and immediately top with chopped pine-nut brittle, apricot, and optional honeycomb.
  7. This easy stunner of a recipe can be made with any fruit and nuts you have on hand.
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