Semi Freddo

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the seeds from the vanilla pod by scoring down the length and scraping the seeds out of each half. (Don't throw the empty pod away pop it in with some sugar qv vanilla sugar) Whisk the vanilla seeds and sugar with the egg yolks in a large bowl until pale. In a second bowl whisk the cream until soft peaks form. (Important! Please don't overwhip it.)
2. 2
   Then in a third bowl whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form very firm peaks (this is when you can pull the egg whites in any direction and they will stay like it).
3. 3
   At this point add the flavouring you have chosen (qv praline freddo qv figs and honey semi freddo qv tourron nougat semi freddo or choose one of your own) the cream and egg whites to the egg yolk mixture.
4. 4
   Gently fold in. Immediately scoop the contents into your chosen container. Cover with cling film and freeze until you're ready to eat it.