Cherry Semifreddo

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1

Indulge in the rich and creamy Cherry Semifreddo dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

6 hr

Ready In

6 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	250 g dark chocolate or 250 g milk chocolate
	300 ml thickened cream , at room temperature
	6 eggs , separated
	sugar ( optional ) or sugar syrup ( optional )
	300 g pitted frozen cherries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

560

Sugar

42g

Fat

40g

Cherry Semifreddo is a classic Italian dessert, similar to a frozen mousse. This recipe adds frozen cherries to give it a delicious fruity twist. The combination of creamy chocolate mousse and sweet cherries makes this dessert truly irresistible. The beauty of this dessert is that it can be made ahead of time and served straight from the freezer. Perfect for entertaining guests on a hot summer day or as a special treat for your family.

Instructions

1.	Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until melted.
2.	In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale and thickened.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream until it forms stiff peaks.
4.	In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar or sugar syrup to the egg whites, continuing to beat until the mixture is thick and glossy.
5.	Add the melted chocolate to the egg yolks and mix until well combined.
6.	Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until evenly combined. Then, carefully fold in the egg whites and frozen cherries.
7.	Pour the mixture into a lined 20cm x 30cm tin, cover with cling wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Once frozen, cut into portions and serve chilled.

PROS

This Cherry Semifreddo dessert is rich, creamy, and full of sweet cherry flavors.

It’s a perfect frozen dessert to beat the summer heat, and can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat due to the chocolate and cream used.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, it contains frozen cherries which are a good source of antioxidants.
Cherries also have anti-inflammatory properties and can help to reduce muscle soreness and inflammation.