You have to dream, before your dream can come true.- Abdul Kalam
How was your weekend? Anything special??
Well, mine was. I met President OBAMA! Yippee, and boy oh boy was he as good looking in person and even more charming.
OK let’s not get too excited too soon, I met him In my DREAMS…….. literally.
I was a busy girl in my dreams.
I dreamt I was in Waikiki Beach.
I dreamt I ran a 50 mile marathon.
I dreamt I was eating Ice cream right out of a box and I didn’t gain an ounce(I wish)..
Well, at least one dream could be partly satisfied right?:)
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BANANA SEMIFREDDO
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Whipping Cream(chilled)
- 1 cup Milk( 2 percent)
- 1/4 cup Condensed Milk( or you could use sugar instead)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 banana ripe
- pistachios and berries of your choice
Method:
1. Chill the bowl you want to whip your cream in for 2 hours.
2. Dissolve cornstarch in 3 tbsp of cold milk very well and keep aside.
3. In a pan on medium to low heat, add Milk and bring it to a point where you can see little bubble around the edges.
4. Add the dissolved cornstarch to the milk along with the condensed milk and keep stirring, making sure not to get any lumps.
5. Once the mixture coats the back of the spoon or the mixture is little thick like custard consistency, turn off the stove and let it cool. Make sure to apply some plastic film on top of the custard so it doesn’t form a coating(yuck)….
6. If you want to speed up the cooling process, take a big bowl of ice cubes and leave the custard with the pan on top of the ice and keep stirring..
7. Once completely cooled , in a blender, food processor or A MAGIC Bullet(I love it)…add the custard, banana and puree it to a fine paste and keep it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before adding it to the cream and whipping it.
8. Now take the chilled bowl from the freezer, add the chilled whipping cream using a hand beater or stand mixer, whip the cream mixture till stiff peaks form with 2 tbsp of sugar.
9. Whip the custard to a good consistency and fold the whipped cream in very very carefully.
10. Line a pan with wax paper or line a bowl with plastic wrap and POUR the Cream mixture in it, wrap and freeze for minimum of 4-6 hours or overnight.
11. Let sit at room temp for 10 minutes, take it out on a platter, serve with fresh fruits of your choice and nuts.
ENJOY!!!!
Note- You can increase or decrease the amount of sweetness depending on your taste.
Such an yummy icecream, and eggless too! WoW!
I really thought for a moment that you met Obama! Nice dreams… dream on girl!
Semifreddo is really popping up all over this summer. Yours look gorgeous and love the banana flavor.
Thank you for leaving a comment on With A Spin so I can discover you. Nice to meet you too, Asha!
Semifreddo looks so so gorgeous Ash.. If only I could just grab that plate of the screen 🙂
Haha I thought you were serious about meeting Obama. I was all “OMGG!!!” 😛 But hey dreaming is still fun 🙂
Exquisite! That is such a fabulous summer dessert.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thank you for visiting my blog.Your semifreddo looks so good – simple but elegant, that’s what I like. And your photos are beautiful!
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lol you didn’t gain an ounce in your dream Asha? I wish I had such dreams lolol =P
mhmm I am craving your banana semifreddo now
Oh you totally captured my attention with these delicious photos!
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lol! Lovely dream! This semifreddo looks like a dream, indeed. I’ve never made nor tried semifreddo but I would love to. I’m sure it is delectably creamy. Yours looks so pretty.
looks perfect for summer. I’m so glad its eggless,I only like to use eggs for baking or for breakfast 🙂
That is a beautiful semifreddo, I love that you were able to create it without eggs!
Pretty Banana Semifreddo, Asha!
Banana Semifreddo looks gorgeous, very lovely…
Go on dream girl…
I’m going to have dreams about this tonight. Really, it looks that good to me. The fact that it’s easy to make is an added bonus! Terrific dessert.
You sure are busy….in your dream. 🙂 I love that. I wish I can eat a tub of ice cream without gaining an ounce as well! hahaha….
I love Semifreddo! Your easy version sound wonderful when you’re having companies in a rush. I love how elegant it looks.
You had some busy dreams! I had a dream this weekend I was chased my sharks on a basketball court surrounded by NBA basketball players. Hey, it happens.. in my dreams. 🙂
This looks yummy!
Great to connect with you Asha. Love the semifreddo.
haha.. love this post.. you met obama. lol… that would be great if it was real life.
i made semifreddo once, and i used light whipped cream and the damn thing wouldn’t turn into whipped cream. it was such a disaster, i was like 19 or 20 when i tried.
I should try again. 🙂
Oh my goodnes! Pictures of your semifreddo should be deemed illegal! Golly this looks so so good! Just reading the recipe alone made my mouth water!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com
Did take something similar when I was in Italy. Looks like this recipe I can work on. I can find the ingredients over here except the berries – really expensive over here. Lets see if I can substitute with a local fruit.
Its really breathtaking and delicious.
Cool, sweet, and berry nice way to cool down after a hot summer’s day. 🙂
it looks marvelous and nice styling too..
That’s a fabulous dessert. The recipe sounds so much like ice cream. I have made some Dll ice cream & just ignoring it to have. Like u said I wish I could eat ice cream from the tub & still not gain an inch:)
Beautiful and sooo easy to make, with simple ingredients…loved it!
Thank you Asha!
LOL at your dream…they can certainly be crazy, can’t they? But your semifreddo is anything but crazy…unless you call it crazy delicious!
Very nice dessert in the summer. Lovely photo.
Wow..Ive never considered making semifreddo …didn know it could be egg free. This is now on my to do list.
looks delicious….and congrats to u…u met Mr.Obama… i dream alot..like dancing with hrithik roshan…..Abhishek bachan cameto meet me…and many more
Ma che bonta,uno semifreddo molto bello a buonissimo! What a gorgeous semifreddo, and what a fab presentation. Brava!
I’ve been reading comments and thanks for making me smile.
Love hearing from you’ll…and this is a very easy and pleasing dessert..thanks for your great feedback.
This stunning dessert looks fabulous! Would be great if I can tsste it…
Forget about Obama, instead, I want to dream about this dreamy semi-freddo 🙂
God ! reading the first line i was like..u really did meet MR. OBAMA !! oh wow !!! and then come…hum…dream !! anyways..Wikikiki beach + obama….uh lalaa…;) (hope the White HOuse doesnt see this ;). And Asha..this dessert is a killer, so veryinviting…also, happy to let u know that
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Thanks everyone…
@Sona- Thanks..
This is such a beautiful banana dessert! Love the heaps of berries on top, too. Great recipe!
Wow! This is such a gorgeous banana dessert!!! I want a slice or three!
interesting post
thanks for sharing
@Georgia- thanks for your ever appreciative words.
@Ashley- thanks girl..
This is such a beautiful semifreddo. Its just popping out from the screen 😀 . with nuts and berries all the more delectable
Sukanya
Beautiful dessert. I have heard of Semifreddo before. looks so creamy and yummy!
Asha this banana semifreddo look beautiful, georgeous pictures!!
If the look of a dish catches my eyes and takes my breath, I’d eat that no matter what!
I must try this stunning, too-cute-to-be-true berry egg-less ice cream. (Staring at your food photos for an obscene amount of time might make me look like a stalker; but heck ! wish I could stare all day long!)
How lovely to read your comments and what you think about it means a lot. Thanks for taking your time to write beautiful things.
Delicious and lipsmacking 🙂
Lovely dessert!! Seems similar to pannacotta..