Name: Semifreddo
Prep time: 500 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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

Semifreddo Recipe

Rating 5.0

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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.

Dessert

Italian

ingredients

steps

510

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

large egg

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

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.

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.

Step 3

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.

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.

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.

Step 7

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.

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.

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.)