Cherry, chocolate and pistachio semifreddo

11 INGREDIENTS • 15 STEPS • 4HR 40MIN

Cherry, chocolate and pistachio semifreddo

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Looking for a Christmas showstopper? Tom Kerridge's festive semifreddo recipe layers brandy-soaked cherries, dark chocolate and crunchy pistachios for an impressive make-ahead dessert. Finished with a silky chocolate sauce and chocolate-coated cherries, it's guaranteed to end your festive feast on a high.
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Looking for a Christmas showstopper? Tom Kerridge's festive semifreddo recipe layers brandy-soaked cherries, dark chocolate and crunchy pistachios for an impressive make-ahead dessert. Finished with a silky chocolate sauce and chocolate-coated cherries, it's guaranteed to end your festive feast on a high.
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Tom Kerridge
We’ve teamed up with top chef Tom Kerridge to bring you a selection of delicious and easy recipes using our exceptional fresh produce.

4HR 40MIN

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
10
For the semifreddo
150 g
M&S frozen cherries, halved
2 tbsp
M&S cherry brandy liqueur
3
M&S large free-range eggs, separated into whites and yolks
80 g
M&S Fairtrade golden caster sugar
350 ml
double cream
200 g
M&S Swiss extra fine 70% cocoa dark chocolate, roughly chopped
60 g
M&S shelled pistachios
For the chocolate sauce
50 g
M&S dark cooking chocolate, roughly chopped
120 ml
double cream
To decorate
1/2 pack
(130 g each)
M&S chocolate covered sour cherries, larger ones halved
20 g
M&S shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

Nutrition per serving

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Calories
396kcal
Fat
32.0 g
Saturates
18.2 g
Sugars
6.5 g
Salt
25.4 mg
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step 1
Line a 900g loaf tin with a loaf tin liner or greaseproof paper.
step 2
Put the cherries (150 g) in a small bowl and pour over the cherry brandy (2 tbsp). Leave to marinate while you make the semifreddo mixture.
step 3
Put the egg whites (3) in a large, clean bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until foamy. Gradually add half the sugar (40 g) and continue whisking until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
step 4
Put the egg yolks and remaining sugar (40 g) in a separate bowl and whisk for 2-3 minutes until pale and thickened.
step 5
In another bowl, whisk the cream (350 ml) to firm peaks.
step 6
Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Add the dark chocolate (200 g) and melt completely.
step 7
Set aside 2-3 tbsp of the melted chocolate in a small bowl (keep it warm by placing the bowl over a larger bowl of hot water) and leave the remaining chocolate to cool slightly. Once cooled, add the remaining melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture and whisk until combined.
step 8
Whisk a spoonful of the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture to loosen it. Using a spatula, gently fold in the remaining egg white mixture and whipped cream, alternating between the two, until fully combined.
step 9
Add the pistachios (60 g) to a dry frying pan over medium heat, toast for 2 minutes, until lightly golden and then leave to one side to cool before roughly chopping.
step 10
Fold in half the cherries and half the pistachios.
step 11
Spoon a third of the mixture into the lined tin. Scatter over half the remaining cherries, drizzle with half the reserved melted chocolate and sprinkle with half the remaining pistachios. Repeat with another third of the mixture, followed by the remaining cherries, chocolate and pistachios. Top with the final third of the semifreddo mixture and smooth the surface.
step 12
Freeze for 4 hours, or until completely firm.
step 13
To make the chocolate sauce, put the chopped chocolate (50 g) in a heatproof bowl. Pour the cream (120 ml) into a small saucepan and heat gently until just simmering. Remove from the heat and pour the cream over the chocolate. Leave to stand for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. Leave to cool and thicken.
step 14
Turn the semifreddo out onto a serving platter and drizzle with half the chocolate sauce. Top with the chocolate-coated cherries (1/2 pack), drizzle with a little more sauce and scatter over the pistachios (20 g).
step 15
Dip a knife in hot water and slice the semifreddo. Serve with the remaining chocolate sauce alongside.
step 15 Dip a knife in hot water and slice the semifreddo. Serve with the remaining chocolate sauce alongside.

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