Semifreddo Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on May 14, 2024
Semifreddo, which means “half-frozen” or “half-cold” in Italian, is a frozen treat perfect for a crowd. The loaf shape makes a beautiful presentation with the topping and slicing is easier to serve than scooping.
Utensils Dessert
Globe Italian
9
ingredients
11
steps
510
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
8
1
large egg
3
egg yolks
2/3 cup(s)
granulated sugar
1/4 tsp
salt
1 1/2 cup(s)
heavy cream, cold
1 tsp
vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1/2 cup(s)
Nutella, warmed, for topping
fresh berries, for topping
chopped almonds, hazelnuts or pistachios, for topping
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Directions 11 steps | 510 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare a double boiler by preparing a medium saucepan and a larger glass bowl, making sure that the bowl is large enough to sit on top of the saucepan. Fill the saucepan with an inch of water and bring it to a simmer. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with plastic wrap. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Semifreddo Recipe: Prepare a double boiler by preparing a medium saucepan and a larger glass bowl, making sure that the bowl is large enough to sit on top of the saucepan.
Step 2

Prepare the custard. While the saucepan is heating, whisk together the egg, egg yolks, granulated sugar and salt into the bowl. Whisk until well combined. 

Semifreddo Recipe: Prepare the custard.
Step 3

Place the bowl over the saucepan and continuously whisk until the egg mixture reaches 165°F. 

Semifreddo Recipe: Place the bowl over the saucepan and continuously whisk until the egg mixture reaches 165°F.
Step 4

Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer or a second large bowl. 

Semifreddo Recipe: Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer or a second large bowl.
Step 5

Whisk the mixture using either the stand mixer or an electric hand mixer until thick and foamy. The mixture should create ribbons when held high, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.

Semifreddo Recipe: Whisk the mixture using either the stand mixer or an electric hand mixer until thick and foamy.
Step 6

Prepare the whipped cream. In a second stand mixer bowl or a large bowl, combine the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract (or paste). Whisk using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.

Semifreddo Recipe: Prepare the whipped cream.
Step 7

Transfer half of the whipped cream into the custard and fold until combined. 

Semifreddo Recipe: Transfer half of the whipped cream into the custard and fold until combined.
Step 8

Transfer remaining whipped cream into the custard and fold until combined. 

Semifreddo Recipe: Transfer remaining whipped cream into the custard and fold until combined.
Step 9

Transfer the semifreddo into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Completely wrap with plastic wrap and freeze until frozen, about 8 hours or overnight.

Semifreddo Recipe: Transfer the semifreddo into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Step 10

When ready to serve, unwrap the loaf pan and turn the semifreddo onto a serving platter. Remove the plastic wrap. Drizzle the warmed Nutella over the semifreddo. Top with fresh berries and a sprinkling of chopped hazelnuts. (See notes 1.)

Semifreddo Recipe: When ready to serve, unwrap the loaf pan and turn the semifreddo onto a serving platter.
Step 11

Slice into one inch slices and serve. Enjoy!

Semifreddo Recipe: Slice into one inch slices and serve.

Notes:

  1. Let your imagination go free with toppings. Most ice cream toppings would work great with semifreddo. 

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
345
FAT
24 g
PROTEIN
3.6 g
CARBS
29.8 g
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Christina P.

Christina

11 Apr 2023

A perfect recipe of Semifreddo for everyone to enjoy. A definite crowd-pleaser.

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