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Meyer Lemon and Spanish Almond Semifreddo
Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello, 2007

Ingredients
8 egg yolks*
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 Meyer lemons, zested (or 3 lemons, zested)
1 1/4 pounds toasted Spanish almonds
4 1/2 cups heavy cream


Directions
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment cream
together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Pour the Meyer lemon zest into mixer and mix lightly.
Meanwhile grind the almonds in the food processor or multi-food chopper. Pour the almonds into the
egg and sugar mixture and mix lightly.

In a separate bowl, either using the mixer or by hand, whip the cream to stiff peaks. When the cream
is fully whipped pour 1/3 of the cream into the egg yolk/sugar mixture and stir in vigorously. Then
take the remaining 2/3 of the cream and gently fold into the yolk/sugar/nut mixture.

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Spoon the mixture into individual forms or ramekins and allow to freeze for at least 6 to 8 hours.

*RAW EGG WARNING
Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight
risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only
fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact
between the yolks or whites and the shell.



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