This Matcha Blackberry Semifreddo recipe produces smooth frozen custard with a tartness thanks to the matcha and those roasted blackberries that pair better than you might imagine from first thought. It's refreshing without being overly sweet all in one.
Matcha blackberry semifreddo is a dessert I used to make a few summers back as a way to enjoy a few quiet moments in the warm dusky air before the day ended. It's the ultimate no churn creamy dessert which is usually served sliced like an iced cake, but scooping it also works well!
Semifreddo stems from Italy and is probably the most underrated creamy frozen dessert out there. Gelato shops are everywhere. Ice cream is the go to and no churn ice cream has countless iterations if you type this into Google, but semifreddo is not often made or found. In fact, I don't even know if I've ever seen a shop selling it or a container of this in the frozen dessert section of the supermarket.
Why you'll love this
Sweet matcha cream
The matcha flavor lends itself perfectly to a semifreddo thanks to the egg yolks and higher fat content which means this is a sweeter way to consumer matcha without the bitterness.
Roasted blackberries
The oven roasted blackberries are just softened enough to swirl through the creamy semifreddo and add a tart punch through the other flavors.
A healthier frozen dessert
Unlike traditional frozen desserts, this definitely errs on the lower cal side whilst still being a treat.
How to prepare Matcha Blackberry Semifreddo
- Grill those berries: Stir the blackberries and sugar together, spread out on a baking tray and top with honey. Grill for 10 minutes.
- Smush: Smush the berries and set aside.
- Double boiler: Beat the custard ingredients until thick and pale.
- Cream: Beat the cream until soft peaks are formed.
- Matcha time: Sift the matcha into the cream and fold through.
- Stir together: Stir the cream and thick custard until well combined.
- Smushed berry time: Fold in the blackberries, keeping that swirl effect.
- Freezing time: Pour into your freezing dish and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Allow to sit at room temperature until you can scoop. Scoop and dig in!
FAQ's for the best Matcha Blackberry Semifreddo
What fruit goes well with match?
Matcha is an earthy flavor so raspberries or cherries would also work well in lifting up the flavor in a similar way to blackberries.
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How to make Matcha Blackberry Semifreddo:
Preheat the grill in your oven to 220C/430F and line a baking tray.
Place the blackberries and sugar in a bowl and stir together.
Place on the prepared baking tray and drizzle over the honey.
Place under the grill until juicy, approximately 10 minutes.
Remove and mash with a fork until broken apart, set aside to cool completely.
Place the eggs, yolk, vanilla extract and sugar in a bowl and place in a double boiler over simmering water.
Beat until thick and pale, approximately 8 minutes with a hand mixer.
In a separated bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks are just reached, sift the matcha powder into the cream and fold through until well combined.
Spoon the matcha cream into the custard and fold through until well combined.
Fold the blackberries through until just combined so you have a little swirly swirl still throughout the mix.
Pour into a capacity dish and freeze for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight.
Remove and allow to stand for five minutes.
Spoon into serving bowls and serve.
Matcha Blackberry Semifreddo
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Frozen
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Oven roasted blackberries are swirled through matcha semifreddo custard and frozen to bring your dessert table an iced twist.
Ingredients
125 grams / 1 ¼ cup blackberries
14 grams / 1 tablespoon superfine/caster sugar
10 grams / ½ tablespoon honey
2 eggs, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
125 grams / ⅔ cup superfine/caster sugar
300 milliliters / 1 ¼ cups - 1 tablespoon heavy cream
12 grams / 2 tablespoons matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat the grill in your oven to 220C/430F and line a baking tray.
- Place the blackberries and sugar in a bowl and stir together.
- Place on the prepared baking tray and drizzle over the honey.
- Place the eggs, yolk, vanilla extract and sugar in a bowl and place in a double boiler over simmering water.
- Beat until thick and pale, approximately 8 minutes with a hand mixer.
- In a separated bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks are just reached, sift the matcha powder into the cream and fold through until well combined.
- Spoon the matcha cream into the custard and fold through until well combined.
- Fold the blackberries through until just combined so you have a little swirly swirl still throughout the mix.
- Pour into a capacity dish and freeze for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Remove and allow to stand for five minutes.
- Spoon into serving bowls and serve.
Notes
Fruit sub: Matcha is an earthy flavor so raspberries or cherries would also work well in lifting up the flavor in a similar way to blackberries.
Adapted from Donna Hay
Nutrition
- Calories: 313 calories per serve
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