Jul 14 2026
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Vanilla Semi-fredo Recipe

Time3h 30m
Serves6

Vanilla Frozen Mousse, Chocolate Anglaise, Macerated Strawberries

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Ingredients

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Vanilla Semi-Fredo

Chocolate Anglaise

Macerated Strawberries

Method

Vanilla Semi-Fredo

  1. 1

    Prepare Gelatin

    Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5 minutes, then remove and squeeze excess water out.

  2. 2

    Heat Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just boiling. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Combine Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously.

  4. 4

    Add Gelatin

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until dissolved.

  5. 5

    Fold in Whipped Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold it into the egg mixture. Pour into a mold and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Chocolate Anglaise

  1. 6

    Heat Milk and Cream

    In a saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream and heat until just simmering.

  2. 7

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until thoroughly blended.

  3. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

  4. 9

    Cook Until Thickened

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon.

  5. 10

    Add Chocolate

    Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until melted and smooth. Let cool.

Macerated Strawberries

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.

  2. 12

    Let Sit

    Let the strawberries sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to macerate and release their juices.

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