MARCELLA HAZAN'S SEMIFREDDO DI CIOCCOLATO
Semifreddo, which means "half-cold" in Italian, is a more elegant version of the traditional ice cream cake (think frozen mousse), and it's the ideal dessert for a summer party as it can be done in advance, then sliced and plated at the table. This recipe, an adaptation of one found in Marcella Hazan's "Marcella's Italian Kitchen," is light yet luxurious. It calls for just four ingredients - heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, grated chocolate and egg whites - and it's dead simple to make. Just whip the cream, add the sugar, fold in the beaten egg whites and chocolate, and then freeze. Unmold, slice and serve. To gild the lily, garnish with fresh summer berries.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whip the cream. Before it begins to stiffen and while it is still the consistency of buttermilk, add the confectioners' sugar a little at a time and continue whipping.
- When all the sugar has been incorporated and the cream is stiff enough to hold peaks, mix in the grated chocolate.
- Beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry; fold them into the cream and chocolate mixture.
- Line a loaf pan of 1 1/2 to 2 quarts with wax paper and pour the mixture into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight. To serve, unmold the loaf onto a platter, remove wax paper and slice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 47 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
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Qasim Shah
[email protected]I've made this semifreddo several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Odigili Chinaza
[email protected]This semifreddo is the perfect dessert to end a special meal. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
Ndeshi Nghiluwa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate desserts, but this semifreddo was surprisingly good. The chocolate flavor was not too overpowering and the texture was light and airy.
Zekrya Safi
[email protected]This semifreddo is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would use less chocolate next time.
Sabina Budha Magar
[email protected]I love this semifreddo! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends and they all love it.
kirsty Riches
[email protected]This semifreddo is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Azhar Sarwar
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were a lot of steps and it took me longer than I expected to make. However, the end result was worth it!
Rakithrasi Rakith
[email protected]This semifreddo was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
ramesh bk
[email protected]I've made this semifreddo several times and it's always a hit. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the texture is so smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ashraf Jokiyo
[email protected]This semifreddo is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Azaan Gul
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this semifreddo would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was easy to make and the chocolate flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Fatma Abubakar
[email protected]I love this semifreddo! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
Lee Maloney
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The semifreddo was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The chocolate flavor was spot-on and the texture was just right.
Vanellope Capahi
[email protected]This semifreddo was absolutely amazing! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the texture was so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Zygotte Gh Tv
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were a lot of steps and it took me longer than I expected to make. However, the end result was worth it! The semifreddo was delicious and I would definitely make it again.
Ashish snr
[email protected]This semifreddo was a bit too rich for my taste. The chocolate flavor was very intense and the texture was a bit too dense. However, I think chocolate lovers would really enjoy this dessert.
Aria Pedersen
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this semifreddo because I'm not a big fan of chocolate desserts. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The chocolate flavor was not too overpowering and the texture was light and airy. I would definitely make this ag
Kaylin Hively
[email protected]This semifreddo is the best I've ever had! The chocolate flavor is so rich and decadent, and the texture is so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Gra'nz III
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Leah Preston
[email protected]This semifreddo was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the smooth, creamy texture. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.