Creamy Strawberry Semifreddo, made with fresh Strawberries, Cream and Greek Yogurt. A delicious Summertime No-Bake Dessert Recipe.
Strawberry Semifreddo
Who can resist Strawberry Season? Especially a light and easy Strawberry Semifreddo. To tell the truth I was never a lover of strawberries, but that was before I had my kids. I couldn’t stand strawberries, not the sight nor the taste.
Then when I was pregnant, strawberries were all I could think of. So needless to say my kids love them. They are my youngest daughter’s favourite fruit. Once the season begins I am buying strawberries right until the end, baking up a storm and of course freezing a bunch too!
But of course during the hot summer not baking is a good choice too! And this Semifreddo is the perfect no-bake. Which means half cold in English. Some people insist this creamy dessert is even better than ice cream.
Another one of my sister-in-law’s desserts, I made a few changes including switching from regular yogurt to my favourite Greek Yogurt, thicker and creamier in my opinion.
Strawberries abound in Italy. Trucks are everywhere selling them in baskets and boxes. Most years we even have a couple of planters full of them. I think they are one of the best fruits to use in desserts and I know a lot of people love them in salads.
More Delicious fresh Strawberry Recipes
Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes
Homemade Strawberry Liqueur Two Ways
Creamy Strawberry Semifreddo
I have made a No Pectin Jam, a Delicious Pie just to name a couple and now I can add a Strawberry Semifreddo to my list.
How to make a Semifreddo
- made with whipped cream
- greek yogurt
- a delicious cooked fresh strawberry sauce
- And the best thing … it doesn’t have to sit in the freezer over night, 3-4 hours is good enough to firm it up. Because you want it to remain creamy.
So when you are looking for something a little different from Ice Cream and you have all those beautiful sweet Strawberries hanging around, give this Creamy Strawberry Semifreddo a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!
Creamy Strawberry Semifreddo
Ingredients
SEMIFREDDO
- 1 1/2 cups cream whole/whipping cream 300 grams
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt 125 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
STRAWBERRY SAUCE #1
- 1/3 cup sugar 85 grams
- 10 1/2 ounces fresh strawberries chopped 300 grams
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
STRAWBERRY SAUCE #2 TOPPING
- 7 ounces fresh strawberries chopped 200 grams
- 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar 7.80 grams
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 4 inch (21 x 10 centimeters) loaf pan with plastic or use a silicone loaf pan**
STRAWBERRY SAUCE #1
- In a small pot add strawberries, sugar and lemon juice bring to a boil, squishing with a potato masher, cook 3-5 minutes stirring constantly, remove to a clean bowl and let cool and then refrigerate until cold (I placed mine in the freezer for 10 minutes).
SEMIFREDDO
- Meanwhile in a medium bowl whip the cream until stiff, fold in yogurt and vanilla then gently fold in cold strawberry sauce. Pour into loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap and let freeze at least 2 hours.
STRAWBERRY SAUCE #2 TOPPING
- In a blender add cut up strawberries, lemon juice and blend until smooth. Pour into a small pot add sugar and cook on low for approximately 5 minutes or until thickened. Let cool and serve if desired over semifreddo. Enjoy!
- ** If using a silicone loaf pan place it in a larger firmer pan, silicone doesn't hold together very well. Great for peeling out the dessert though.
Nutrition
Updated from April 22, 2016.
Jan says
Can frozen strawberries be used?
Rosemary says
Hi Jan, yes you could because you cook them and mash them up, so frozen is fine. Hope that helps. Let me know how it goes.
dannie says
this dessert recipe looks yummy,I like the use of strawberry as topping.
Rosemary says
Hi Dannie, thanks so much and it is fast, easy and so good. Hope you enjoy it.
تناسب اندام says
great post thanks
Rosemary says
Thanks so much hope you enjoy it.
Linda says
Hi Rosemary, I made your beautiful semifreddo for my guests today and it was a hit. I have visitors from overseas at Christmas so your desert will certainly be on the menu. The beauty of this desert I can make in advance.
Once again thank you for sharing.
Rosemary says
Hi Linda, so glad it was enjoyed and yes made in advance desserts are certainly helpful during the holidays. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Linda says
Can the strawberry semi freddo be made ahead and left in the refrigerator? If so, how long can you keep?
Thank you for sharing.
Rosemary says
Hi Linda, it can be made ahead, but should be stored in the freezer, since it is a frozen dessert, you could then remove it to the fridge to soften it up a bit before serving, but not too long, it shouldn’t melt. Hope that helps.
Kristen says
This is my kind of healthy dessert–love this!
Rosemary says
Hi Kristen, thanks hope you enjoy it.
Darcie says
It looks delicious! I am adding it to my sweets list!
Diane P. says
Rosemary,
Another great recipe! My family loves strawberries, so I know they will love this semifreddo. Thanks for the post. You know, your recipes are wonderful—-you need to do a cookbook!
Carol Borchardt says
Love this! We always get a ton of strawberries from my dad and it will be nice to do something different besides shortcake with them. Gorgeous spring and summer dessert!