Desserts

Semifreddo

A light frozen dessert of whipped cream, eggs and sugar, served in slices with berries.

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
8
Level
Medium
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Semifreddo
Photo: Christopher Farrugia on Unsplash

Semifreddo means 'half cold'. It's softer than ice cream and needs no churning.

Take it out of the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Semifreddo

35 min total · approx. 380 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 8

Method

  1. Line a 900g loaf tin with cling film.
  2. Whisk the eggs and sugar in a bowl over simmering water for 5 minutes until thick and warm.
  3. Remove from the heat and whisk until cool.
  4. Whip the cream and vanilla to soft peaks and fold into the egg mix.
  5. Pour into the tin, cover and freeze for at least 6 hours. Slice and serve with raspberries.
Cook's noteFold in crushed amaretti or chopped chocolate before freezing.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.