Italy · Sweet Dishes

Semifreddo

Semifreddo is an Italian frozen dessert whose name literally means 'semi-cold'.

25 min✻8 servings✻190 kcal
Semifreddo

Ingredients

  • egg yolks4
  • sugar100 g
  • heavy cream250 ml
  • vanilla extract1 tsp
  • saltpinch

Method

  1. 1Whisk the yolks with the sugar and a pinch of salt in a water bath until thickened and light in color.
  2. 2Remove from the water bath and continue to whisk until cool.
  3. 3Separately whisk cream with vanilla to soft peaks.
  4. 4Gently fold the egg mixture into the whipped cream.
  5. 5Pour into a mold lined with cling film. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  6. 6Let stand for 5-10 minutes at room temperature before serving. Serve chilled.