Semifreddo with Grilled Peaches and Honey

Servings: 8
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 6 hours

Ingredients

• 4 peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
• ½ cup (125 ml) honey
• 4 egg yolks
• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
• 2 cups (500 ml) 35% cream
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the peaches with oil and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Let cool, then cut into small pieces.
3. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and honey.
4. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk for 5 to 7 minutes, until the mixture thickens and turns pale. Remove from the heat and let cool.
5. Whip the cream with the vanilla until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture, then add three-quarters of the grilled peaches.
7. Pour into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap. Top with the remaining peaches.
8. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours.
9. Let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, unmold, and serve with a drizzle of honey.