Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums

Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums // The Sugar Hit

 

Sometimes you put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up. And sometimes it’s autumn and that just doesn’t really seem like a viable option.

 

On those occasions, may I suggest a semifreddo? Obviously this would be great with any tropical fruit as well, but who knew that coconut and plum was such a bomb combo? Not me, until I tried it.

 

Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums // The Sugar Hit

 

The idea of roasted stone fruit with something creamy is not a new one. But there’s a good reason for that, and it’s deliciousness. You will never find me being a snob about food – if something tastes good, I want it. I don’t care if I’ve ‘seen it before’

 

But still, variety is the spice of life, and as much as I will never get sick of a dollop of mascarpone on a roasted peach, the combination of coconut and roast plum proves that it’s always a good idea to try new things.

 

Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums // The Sugar Hit

 

This semifreddo is my slightly simpler adaptation of this Martha Stewart recipe, and it’s a cracker. I’ve boiled it down to a three-ingredient job, and you end up with something truly greater than the sum of its parts.

 

The thing I love about good semifreddo is the texture – that completely luscious, light and airy cream which is so much less dense than ice cream, but no less satisfying for it.

 

Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums // The Sugar Hit

 

The semifreddo is fragrant, and tastes purely and strongly of coconut. The roasted plums are sweet, sharp and sour, and have a richness to them that I adore.

 

When the two cross paths? It’s an unexpected delight. Not to mention that the snow-white cream looks incredible dotted with oozingly purple roasted fruit. These two flavours don’t necessarily grow together, but they definitely go together.

 

Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums // The Sugar Hit

 

So tell me what you’re doing this weekend? I think whether you’re just coming into Winter or Summer, this recipe is the one!

xx Sarah.

 

Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums // The Sugar Hit

 

Coconut Semifreddo with Roasted Plums
 
Creamy, simple coconut semifreddo with roasted plums
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Serves: Serves 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 x 16oz (400ml) coconut milk
  • 1 x 16oz (400ml) condensed milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
  • 4-6 plums
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar
Instructions
  1. Place the coconut milk, condensed milk and salt into a large saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
  2. Cook for a further 10 minutes or so, until thickened to the texture of thin custard, then pour into a heatproof bowl and cool slightly, before chilling in the fridge.
  3. Whip the cream to soft peaks, and then fold into the chilled coconut mixture.
  4. Line a loaf tin with plastic wrap, and scrape the coconut mixture in, and then cover and place into the freezer for at least 4 hours.
  5. To roast the plums, wash and halve them and remove the stones. Place into a snug fitting roasting dish, and sprinkle over the sugar. Roast at 200C for between 10 and 20 minutes, or until tender and juicy.
  6. Serve the semifreddo in slices with the roasted plums.
 

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