Honey Almond Semifreddo with Toasted Pistachios

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An airy Italian semifreddo flavored with sweet honey and crunchy toasted almonds, topped with vibrant toasted pistachios for contrast. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers large eggs, granulated sugar, heavy cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large heatproof bowl, whisk 4 large egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until combined; set over a pot of simmering water and whisk continuously for 8 minutes until thickened and pale.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and whisk in 1/3 cup honey and 1 tsp almond extract; cool to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream to soft peaks; gently fold whipped cream into the cooled yolk mixture.
  4. Step 4: In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form; fold egg whites carefully into the cream and yolk mixture.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds for texture.
  6. Step 6: Pour semifreddo mixture into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap, smooth the top, and freeze for at least 6 hours until firm.
  7. Step 7: Before serving, unmold semifreddo onto a platter, sprinkle 1/3 cup chopped toasted pistachios over the top, and slice into portions.

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