Cooking with Chef Diane

Chocolate Pistachio Semifreddo

To make this you will need preparation and organization… To make this the first time, make it on a day that you have plenty of time and quiet…I find the first time I make something like this, once I’ve made it, it’s easier, but this recipe is very involved. Have ALL of your ingredients ready [...]

Chocolate Semifreddo

The picture shown is of my Chocolate Pistachio Semifreddo (see slideshow) 3.5 oz. dark chocolate 2 eggs, separated 1 T. sugar 17 oz. heavy cream cacao nibs for garnish

Pistachio Semifreddo

The picture attached is of my Chocolate Pistachio Semifreddo, where I layered the two flavors. (see slideshow) 3.5 oz. pistachio paste (see slideshow) 17 oz. heavy cream 2 eggs, separated and room temperature 3T. sugar chopped pistachios for garnish

Pistachio Paste

18 oz. shelled unsalted pistachios 4.5 oz. almond flour/meal 9 oz. sugar 1t. almond or bitter almond extract water, as needed Note: add a few drops of water at the time..u should need no more than 1/8 cup or so…

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