Are the eggs in semi-freddo cooked?

In the recipe that I used for raspberry semi-freddo, one beats the eggs and castor sugar in a heat-proof dish over simmering water until it becomes thick. Are the eggs actually cooked? What is the purpose of beating it while it is being heated?

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Best Answer

It is to create a custard or crème anglaise (I assume there is also cream/milk in the recipe).

If you do not beat the eggs, they will become scrambled eggs.

so the proper cooking term is "tempering" the eggs.

For example:

http://www.finecooking.com/article/how-to-temper-creme-anglaise

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Does semifreddo have raw eggs?

Traditionally, semifreddo contains raw eggs. If you would like to make semifreddo without raw eggs, I have full instructions included in my recipe for Strawberry Matcha Semifreddo. Here is the gist. You whisk the egg whites and sugar over a bain marie, whisking constantly until it reaches 160\xb0F (71\xb0C).

Can you have semifreddo when pregnant?

We would also like to highlight that some semifreddos contain uncooked or only partially cooked eggs and freezing does not reduce the risk of salmonella, so they should not be eaten by pregnant women or those with a vulnerable immune system (such as young children or the elderly).

What is the difference between semifreddo and Parfait?

This is the main difference: parfait is made with egg yolks while semifreddo is made with egg whites. An Italian culinary historian, Marino Marini, claims that Italian meringue enhances the creaminess and makes it more elegant. \u201cItalian semifreddo is more perfect than French parfait.\u201d

What is the texture of semifreddo?

Meaning \u201chalf cold\u201d in Italian, semifreddo maintains a soft, velvety texture, even right out of the freezer. Because it contains so much sugar and air, it will never freeze into a hard, dense block the way ice cream does.

How to Make Semifreddo

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