This dark chocolate semifreddo couldn't get any easier to make! It's such a great easy dessert to serve your family or guests, especially on a hot day!
Recipe by Katherine | Love In My Oven on March 4, 2024
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT6H
Rating
5 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
chocolate semifreddo
Ingredients
3 egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp honey
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chocolate chips, melted
optional: 2 tbsp chocolate, for drizzling on top
Categories
ice cream
Cuisine
Italian
Steps
An hour before starting the recipe, place a metal mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the fridge. Place the egg whites in a glass bowl along with the sugar and honey, over a pot of boiling water. Continuously stir until the sugar completely dissolves, then remove the mixture from the heat and set it aside for about 10 minutes to cool slightly.
Remove the mixing bowl from the fridge and add the egg white mixture to it. Whip the mixture on high until the meringue forms and becomes smooth and glossy. Set aside.
Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. If using a double boiler, heat the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and melty.
In another large mixing bowl, use a spatula to fold 1/3 of the meringue mixture into 1/3 of the whipped cream, then repeat with the remaining meringue and cream until combined. Add the chocolate and gently fold it all together until combined.
Pour the chocolate mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Smooth out the top with a spatula then place the mixture into the freezer for 5-6 hours.
Once the semifreddo is “semi-frozen” you can jazz it up by drizzling chocolate over the cake and adding any other topping or decoration you’d like, such as chopped up chocolate. Serve immediately.
Reviews
Raymund on 2022-08-10 (5 stars): OMG I need some of these right now, looks amazing!
Kate on 2024-01-14 (5 stars): This recipe is perfect. Is there other flavors besides chocolate to try that won’t mess with the basic recipe?