Jul 13 2026
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Passionfruit Semifreddo Recipe

Inspired by Aba
Time5h
Serves6

coconut meyer lemon curd

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Ingredients

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Semifreddo Base

Meyer Lemon Curd

Method

Semifreddo Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Gelatin

    In a small bowl, combine gelatin powder and water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.

  2. 2

    Make the Coconut Mixture

    In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

  3. 3

    Add Passionfruit Pulp

    Stir in the passionfruit pulp into the warm coconut mixture.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Gelatin

    Remove the saucepan from heat, add the bloomed gelatin, and stir until fully dissolved.

  5. 5

    Chill the Mixture

    Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then pour it into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until set.

Meyer Lemon Curd

  1. 6

    Prepare the Lemon Mixture

    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Meyer lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until well combined.

  2. 7

    Cook the Curd

    Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

  3. 8

    Add Butter

    Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.

  4. 9

    Cool the Curd

    Strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cold.

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