Ginger, Fig, and Cranberry Semifreddo with Blackberry Sauce
- 8 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
- 2 3/4 cups chilled whipping cream
- 1/3 cup dried Calimyrna figs, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger
- Blackberry Sauce
- Line 9x5x3-inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap, extending over sides by 3 inches.
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar and white wine in medium metal bowl to blend.
- Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; whisk egg mixture constantly until candy thermometer registers 160F, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from over water.
- Using electric mixer, beat until cool and thick, about 5 minutes.
- Beat in orange peel.
- Beat chilled whipping cream in large bowl until peaks form.
- Add egg mixture and gently fold together.
- Fold in chopped figs, chopped cranberries, and minced ginger.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap overhang; freeze overnight.
- (Can be made 3 days ahead.
- Keep frozen.)
- Turn semifreddo out onto platter.
- Peel off plastic wrap.
- Let stand 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- Slice semifreddo.
- Place 1 slice of semifreddo on each plate.
- Drizzle Blackberry Sauce over each slice and serve.
egg yolks, sugar, white wine, chilled whipping cream, cranberries, ginger, blackberry sauce
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ginger-fig-and-cranberry-semifreddo-with-blackberry-sauce-104853 (may not work)