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Yogurt-Peach Semifreddo

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Yogurt peach semifreddo is one of our favorite easy summer dessert recipes
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi

Leaving the skins on the peaches for the purée makes for a beautifully pink swirl in this refreshing summer dessert.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    8 hours 35 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2 ripe peaches, unpeeled, pitted, sliced
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Special Equipment:

An 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf pan

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Line 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a generous overhang on all sides.

    Step 2

    Cook peaches and 1/4 cup sugar in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until peaches are softened and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. Let cool.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, whisk egg whites, salt, and remaining 1 cup sugar in a medium heatproof bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch, 2–4 minutes. Remove bowl from saucepan. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat egg mixture until tripled in volume, glossy, and completely cool, about 10 minutes.

    Step 4

    Whisk yogurt and lemon juice in a large bowl, then stir in mint. Gently fold in egg white mixture until combined.

    Step 5

    Transfer half of the yogurt mixture to prepared pan; smooth surface. Swirl half of the peach mixture into yogurt layer with a spoon, then repeat with remaining yogurt and peach mixtures. Fold plastic wrap overhang over top to seal and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours.

    Step 6

    Unwrap semifreddo and, using plastic overhang, gently lift from pan. Invert semifreddo onto a cutting board, remove plastic wrap, and let sit at least 10 minutes to soften. Slice into 6 even slices, about 1 1/2" thick; transfer to plates and serve.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 7

    Semifreddo can be frozen for up to 3 days.

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