Spring semifreddo with couscous, fruit, and ricotta cream

The spring semifreddo with couscous, fruit, and ricotta cream is a perfect spoon dessert for this season.
Prepared with wholemeal couscous and enriched with fresh fruit, it is also perfect for children!
The recipe is by our food blogger Sara Bonaccorsi, food blogger at Giallo Zafferano!

Ingredients

  • 200 g couscous for kids
  • 200 ml cranberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 100 g cow’s milk ricotta
  • 50 g chocolate chips
  • 30 g whipped cream
  • 200 g strawberries
  • Juice of half a lemon

Method

Start by rehydrating the couscous. In a wide, shallow pan, bring the cranberry juice to a boil with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Remove from heat, add the couscous; cover and let rest for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork.

Clean and cut the strawberries into small pieces; season them with a tablespoon of brown sugar and the juice of half a lemon. Let them macerate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the ricotta cream: pour the ricotta, whipped cream, and chocolate chips into a bowl (remember to set some aside for decorating the semifreddo). Work the ingredients, gently mixing with upward movements.

Season the couscous with the strawberries, including the maceration juice.

Assemble your semifreddo: place a layer of couscous and compact it with the back of a spoon; add a layer of ricotta cream and continue until all ingredients are used.

Place in the freezer to set for 30 minutes. Decorate with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate chips. Serve immediately.

Enjoy your couscous!

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