Delayed Climate Arrow
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TypeDessert
Serves4 people
DateNovember 15, 2026
A sharp semifreddo arrow, full of tension, depicting the delayed journey to the climate summit.
A lemon-lime semifreddo dessert, built as a bold diagonal arrow pointing toward Antalya. The arrow, made from semifreddo strips and sharp lemon curd lines, represents Van Veldhoven’s delayed arrival at the climate summit. Its sharp, fresh taste echoes the tension of the cabinet crisis.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 150 g fine caster sugar
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 2 organic lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 limes (zest and juice)
- 100 g lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp vodka (optional, for extra sharpness)
- 4 stalks lemongrass (for the arrow tip)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Method
- Separate the eggs. Whisk the yolks with the sugar until thick and pale.
- Whip the cream until stiff.
- Mix lemon zest, lime juice, lemon juice, and optional vodka into the yolk mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the mixture.
- Line a loaf tin with cling film. Pour in the semifreddo mixture. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Cut the semifreddo into long strips about 2 cm wide.
- On each plate, lay three strips diagonally, forming an arrow pointing to the upper right.
- Drizzle thin lines of lemon curd along the semifreddo strips to form the arrow shaft.
- Insert a stalk of lemongrass at the arrow tip.
- Dust with powdered sugar for an icy look.
Serving notes
- Serve ice cold, straight from the freezer.
- Garnish with extra lemon and lime zest for freshness.
- Arrange the semifreddo strips to clearly form a diagonal arrow silhouette.