Cranberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almond Meringue

Ingredients

• 6 oz fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 vanilla bean
• 2 large eggs (separated)
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp sugar (plus 1/4 cup)
• 1 cup 35% cream
• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 2 1/2 cups cranberry juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus 4 tbsp)
• 2/3 cup icing sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup whole natural almonds (toasted and coarsely chopped)
• 1/2 cup 35% cream (whipped until stiff)
• fresh raspberries or poached cranberries
• lemon balm or mint leaves