Passion Fruit Semi-Freddo Hearts

I can guide you in preparing passion fruit semi-freddo hearts, a fresh and exotic dessert that is sure to win you over. Here’s how to proceed:

Ingredients

• 200 g of fresh cream
• 100 g of powdered sugar
• 50 g of condensed milk
• The pulp of 4 passion fruits
• 2 sheets of gelatin (or 4 g of powdered gelatin)
• Crumbled dry biscuits (for the base)

Preparation

1. Start by soaking the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 10 minutes until they become soft.
2. In the meantime, cut the passion fruits in half and empty them with a teaspoon to remove the pulp. Strain it through a sieve to remove the seeds and keep the obtained juice.
3. Heat the passion fruit juice in a small saucepan until it becomes lukewarm. Squeeze out the soaked gelatin and dissolve it in the hot juice, stirring until fully absorbed. Allow the mixture to cool.
4. In a bowl, whip the fresh cream with powdered sugar until you get a firm consistency.
5. Gently fold the condensed milk into the whipped cream mixture, trying not to deflate it.
6. Add the passion fruit juice with the dissolved gelatin, incorporating it with slow and gentle movements to keep the airy texture.
7. Take some heart-shaped molds (or the shape you prefer) and sprinkle the bottom with crumbled biscuits to create a crunchy base.
8. Pour the semi-freddo mixture into the molds on top of the biscuit base and let rest in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until they have solidified.
9. Before serving, demold the semi-freddo hearts and leave them at room temperature for a few minutes so that they soften slightly.

Did You Know?

Passion fruit, also known as maracuja, is native to South America and is highly appreciated for its intense and slightly tart taste. In desserts, thanks to its exotic note, it can balance sweet and dense flavors like those of cream and condensed milk, thus offering a pleasant contrast of flavors.

These semi-freddo hearts are perfect for a special evening or an important celebration, and the combination with passion fruit makes them particularly suitable for exotic or romantic occasions. Bon appétit!