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Serves 6
Prep time 10 mins.
Cooking time 6 hrs or overnight
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Coconut & Vanilla Semifreddo

The sophisticated alternative to regular ice cream! Rich & creamy on the palette.
Ingredients
Amount
Ingredient
5 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup McKenzie's Desiccated Coconut
1 cup cream
To serve fresh strawberries
To serve McKenzie's Desiccated Coconut
Directions
Step 1
Line a 12cm x 22cm loaf tin with greaseproof paper.
Step 2
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla together for 5 minutes, or until pale and creamy. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and carefully stir through the McKenzie's Desiccated Coconut.
Step 3
Beat the cream until soft peaks form.
Step 4
Whisk the egg whites until stiff.
Step 5
Gently fold the cream through the coconut mix until combined, and fold through the egg whites. Pour into a prepared tin. Cover with cling wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
Step 6
Slice the fresh strawberries and sprinkle with toasted McKenzie's Desiccated Coconut.