Tequila Lime Semi-Freddo with Tequila Berry Compote
Many years ago a chef friend gave me a recipe for Margarita Lime Parfait. It had a bit of tequila in it to give it a twist. He had just come back from a cooking stint in San Miguel, Mexico, and made up a recipe to include locally made tequila. It was good but it didn’t satisfy my love of Semi-Freddo or Gelato, or tequila for that matter. It was somewhere between an ice and a sorbet. I redid the recipe and came up with this wonderfully delicious, cool and refreshing recipe for Tequila Lime Semi-Freddo with Tequila Berry Compote.
Summer is the best time for berries and right now the berries are abundant and perfectly ripe. They make a perfect accompaniment for the semi-freddo.
The recipe does not make a huge quantity, therefore it is pretty easy to handle. It is even easier if you have two mixers. I am lucky enough to have a standing mixer and a handheld mixer so the steps move along quite quickly.
Remember to have the egg whites at room temperature. If too cold they will not fluff properly. Also, the bowl you use for the whites must be perfectly clean and dry and must be beaten just before incorporating into yolk mixture. You cannot beat them too far in advance as they will deflate.
You can beat the creme fraiche (or whipping cream) just before you start the recipe. This way you will have a crucial step ready to go. After whipping, refrigerate until ready to use.
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camille@camillecooksforyou.com