Name: Raspberry Semifreddo Torte
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 (5 1/3 ounce) boxes shortbread; 1/2 cup natural almonds, toasted and cooled; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 cups raspberries (6 ounces); 1 cup chilled heavy cream; Mixed-Berry Compote

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Raspberry Semifreddo TorteJim Franco

This is an elegant dessert, light but filled with berry flavor — and it's much easier to make than it looks. The generous crust is made from store-bought shortbread, so rich in butter there's no need to add more. We used Walkers, a pure-butter shortbread from Scotland that's widely available in supermarkets.

Cooks' note:

·You can freeze torte up to 2 days.

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