Pistachio semifreddo

Think of this pistachio semifreddo as a spectacularly elegant no-churn ice cream! It’s easy and can be made year-round using frozen berries.

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Impress your guests with this Italian dessert. Pistachio semifreddo is very easy to prepare; the hardest part is waiting for it to freeze. Crunchy and creamy in every spoonful! YUM! #summerdessert #frozentreat #frozendessert #italianrecipe

Semifreddo (pronounced say-mee-FRAY-dough) that in Italian means half frozen, is a typical Italian dessert prepared with whipped cream, custard and meringue. Here is my recipe, received from a Sicilian friend, therefore I should say authentic. You can vary the flavors by adding different ingredients such as pistachios, almonds, crushed amaretti cookies, coffee.

chocolate +pistachio semifreddo, dessert, cuisine Italian

The base for this ethereal frozen mousse is a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be ready to whip up a semifreddo whenever you get the urge. When heating the sugar, temperature is key, so you'll need a candy thermometer.

Anyone who spends time on these pages knows that I love a variation on a theme - one basic idea that can be used in multiple iterations and with numerous flavour options. The beauty, is that you need to master only a handful of techniques to create scores of different dishes. This recipe is one of those gifts.

With summer right around the corner, I wanted to share some easy-to-make Semifreddo recipes with you. What is semifreddo, you ask? It's an Italian dessert

This no-churn Pistachio Chocolate Semifreddo is a frozen treat that you will want to make all summer long! The custard base is naturally flavored and colored with an easy homemade pistachio butter and then combined with ground pistachios and finely chopped chocolate. An absolute pistachio lover's dream!

Our Strawberry-Pistachio Semifreddo is little sweet and a little salty. This frozen mousse-like dessert will be your new favorite summertime treat. This semifreddo is soft, luxurious, and full of flavor. Make the mixture ahead and freeze for 24 hours for the best results! Strawberry-Pistachio Semifreddo Serves: 10x5 inch loaf Ingredients 2 cups (400 grams)