Mamma Mia! That’s a Semifreddo!

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Mamma Mia! That's a Semifreddo! A deliciously rich and creamy frozen dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours and 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 egg , well beaten
1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almond
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons almond extract or 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1/2 cup chopped pistachios or 1/2 cup almonds
1 pint vanilla gelato

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
472
Sugar
29g
Fat
34g
Mamma Mia! That's a Semifreddo! is an Italian dessert that is a cross between gelato and ice cream. It is made by combining a nutty batter with lots of butter, sugar and eggs and then freezing it to get a creamy and semi-frozen dessert. The nuts add texture and flavor to the dessert, while the Amaretto and lemon zest give it a lovely twist. Mamma Mia! That's a Semifreddo! is perfect for entertaining guests or for those hot summer days when you want something cool and refreshing.

Instructions

1.Melt the butter and set aside to cool.
2.In a bowl, beat the egg until well combined, then add the finely chopped almonds, sugar, ground nutmeg, lemon zest, almond or vanilla extract, flour and Amaretto.
3.Beat everything together until the batter is smooth and fluffy.
4.Add the melted butter and mix gently until everything is well combined.
5.Butter a loaf pan and line with baking paper.
6.Sprinkle the chopped pistachios or almonds over the base of the pan.
7.Pour the batter over the nuts, level it and smooth out the top with a spatula.
8.Freeze the semifreddo for at least 2 hours or until firm.
9.When ready to serve, cut into slices and serve with vanilla gelato.

PROS

Mamma Mia! That’s a Semifreddo! is a delicious frozen dessert perfect for summer.

It is rich and creamy with a lovely texture from the nuts.

The Amaretto adds a lovely almond flavor and the lemon zest cuts through the richness.

CONS

While delicious, Mamma Mia! That’s a Semifreddo! is quite high in calories and fat.

It is a treat to be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mamma Mia! That’s a Semifreddo! is not the healthiest dessert but it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The almonds in the dessert are a good source of vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats.
The lemon zest is also a good source of vitamin C which is important for maintaining healthy skin and bones.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.