Description
Chocolate Semifreddo is a luxurious, creamy frozen dessert with deep chocolate flavor and a mousse-like texture. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), melted
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder, for dusting
- Chocolate shavings or curls, for topping
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate over a simmering water bath, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat the egg yolks with vanilla extract until thick and pale.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with sugar until stiff and glossy.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the yolk mixture, then fold in the whipped cream. Finally, fold in the egg whites in batches.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour in the mixture. Smooth the top.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Unmold, dust with cocoa powder, garnish with chocolate curls, and slice to serve.
Notes
- Chill the mixing bowl before whipping cream for better results.
- Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg consumption.
- Let the semifreddo sit for 5 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Customize with nuts, berry swirls, or cookie crumbs for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg