Coffee and Chocolate Semifreddo

The coffee and chocolate semifreddo is a refined and tempting dessert that combines the creaminess of semifreddo with the intense aroma of coffee and the sweetness of chocolate. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 200 ml of fresh cream for whipping
• 3 egg yolks
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 ml of strong espresso coffee
• 100 g of dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur (optional)
• Cocoa powder for decoration

Preparation

1. Take the egg yolks and sugar and beat them with an electric whisk (or by hand if you prefer) until you get a light and fluffy mixture.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, taking care not to burn it.
3. Add the cold espresso coffee to the mixture of egg yolks and sugar, along with the coffee liqueur if you want a more intense taste. Mix well.
4. Incorporate the melted chocolate into the mixture and stir until homogeneous.
5. In another bowl, whip the fresh cream until it’s firm.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and coffee mixture, being careful not to deflate it.
7. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper or into individual cups.
8. Put in the freezer and let it rest for at least 4-6 hours. The semifreddo should become solid but still soft to the spoon.
9. When ready to serve, take the semifreddo out of the freezer and let it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
10. Sprinkle the surface of the semifreddo with cocoa powder using a sieve for a visually pleasing effect and an extra touch of flavor.

Fun Fact

Semifreddo is a spoon dessert commonly found in Italian gelaterias. Its name comes from the fact that, unlike ice cream, it is never served completely frozen, allowing its creaminess to be enjoyed to the fullest. Coffee and chocolate semifreddo combines two flavors loved in the dessert tradition, for a guaranteed successful result especially appreciated by lovers of these two components.

Enjoy your preparation and bon appétit!