Blackberry Swirl Semifreddo

The other day when there was quiet in the house, my kids were out picking blackberries to bring home to surprise me.

I thought I'd thank them for being away for the day ;) and for bringing home these beautiful blackberries, so I made them some semifreddo.

Now to be completely honest, I tried the other day with frozen blueberries and they loved it, so the blackberry version was to show them what a beautiful creation their pickings made.
I also made blackberry jam, but that will be tested tomorrow.

NOw if you don't have blackberries or fresh berries, frozen work just as well.

Blackberry Swirl Semifreddo
serves 6

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 1 cup (220g) caster sugar
• 500g blackberries OR 150g frozen berries
  
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar or 3 tablespoons sugar
  
• 2 cups (500ml) cream

method

• Process blackberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth. Set aside
• If using frozen berries, then place in a small saucepan on low heat and heat for a few minutes, then add sugar and stir to dissolve.
  
• Using a stick-blender, blend until smooth and leave on low heat for another few minutes. Set aside to cool
• Place eggs, vanilla and sugar in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk the mixture with a hand-held beater for about 8 minutes or until heated, thick and pale(will look like custard). Remove from heat and beat for another 8 minutes until cool
  

• Whisk cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the egg mixture into the cream until just combined
  
• Pour into a 2 litre capacity pan and spoon over fruit mixture
  
• Using a knife swirl mixture through cream
• Freeze for about 6 hours or until firm

Wonderful friends, I'm upto post 200 next..I think I need to thank you so stay tuned.

Enjoy your Sunday
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