Name: Wildflower-Honey Semifreddo with Honey Sesame Wafers
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 2 3/4 hr
Yield: Makes 6 dessert servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz package); 3 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons mild honey (preferably wildflower); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon mild honey (preferably wildflower); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds (not toasted); 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon mild honey (preferably wildflower); 1 large egg white; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 navel oranges; a candy thermometer; 6 (4-oz) ramekins; parchment paper; an offset spatula

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This sophisticated dessert makes the most of contrasting textures. The subtle floral flavor of wildflower honey connects all of the components.

Cooks' notes:

• To take the temperature of a shallow amount of syrup, put bulb of thermometer in saucepan and turn thermometer facedown, resting other end against rim of saucepan. Check temperature frequently. • Honey wafer batter and sesame toffee can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.

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