Burnt Honey and Macadamia Semifreddo
Preparation Minutes
Cook 25 Minutes
Serves 6-8
Method
- Line a 2L freezer-safe container with baking paper.
- In a small saucepan melt butter. Add honey and cook for a further 2 mins until foamy and golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine all eggs, vanilla, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer, place bowl over the top and constantly beat for 6-8 mins (using an electric beater) or until the mixture is thick and pale. Remove from heat, beat in the burnt honey mixture then allow to cool for 5 mins.
- Beat thickened cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the burnt honey custard, fruit and macadamias through the whipped cream, then spoon into the prepared container and freezer overnight.
- Serve generous scoops in waffle cones.
Ingredients
3 eggs plus 2 yolks, extra
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
220g caster sugar
Pinch of sea salt
80g honey
80g unsalted butter
275g SUNBEAM Gourmet Mix, roughly chopped
150g SUNBEAM Macadamia Halves, roughly chopped
500ml thickened cream
Waffle cones, to serve
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Bake pudding for 35-40 minutes or until set. Serve warm with cream or ice-cream.
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