Triple Berry Semifreddo

Semifreddo means “partly cold” in Italian. It is a simple and seasonal dessert that can be made ahead of time.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Freezing time: 4 hours or overnight

Standing time: about 1 hour

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

•1 cup (250 mL) Ontario Strawberries, halved

•1/2 cup (125 mL) each Ontario Raspberries and Ontario Blueberries

•1/3 cup (75 mL) Ontario Honey

•1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange rind

•1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt

•1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream

•2 tbsp (25 mL) orange liqueur  (such as Triple Sec)

Topping:

•1-1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced Ontario Strawberries

•3/4 cup (175 mL) each Ontario Raspberries and Ontario Blueberries

•1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) granulated sugar

Preparation Instructions:

    In food processor, purèe halved strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Place in medium bowl and mix with 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the honey and orange rind. In small bowl, whisk together yogurt and remaining honey. Add to berry mixture.

    In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat cream and liqueur until soft peaks form. Fold berry-yogurt mixture gently into whipped cream. Spoon into parchment lined (leaving an overhang) 8 x 4-inch (1.5 L) loaf pan. Smooth top, cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. Place loaf pan in refrigerator for about 1 hour prior to serving.

    Topping: In medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and sugar. Lift dessert out of pan, remove parchment and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) slices. Serve with sweetened berries.

Nutritional Information:

1 Serving:

•Protein: 3 grams

•Fat: 11 grams

•Carbohydrate: 25 grams

•Calories: 210

•Fibre: 3 grams

• Sodium: 20 mg