Indulge in the creamy and rich flavors of mocha with this delicious Mocha Semifreddo recipe.

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Indulge in the creamy and rich flavors of mocha with this delicious Mocha Semifreddo recipe.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
180 mins
Total Time:
200mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 11, 2024

This Mocha Semifreddo combines the flavors of coffee and chocolate in a light and airy frozen dessert. Perfect for coffee lovers, this recipe is easy to make and will impress your guests with its sophisticated taste and texture.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture.
  4. Add brewed espresso, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and chopped hazelnuts. Mix until well combined.
  5. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap.
  7. Freeze for at least 3 hours or until firm.
  8. Serve slices of Mocha Semifreddo topped with additional chocolate chips and hazelnuts.

Interesting Facts

  • Semifreddo means "half-cold" in Italian, referring to the dessert's semi-frozen texture.
  • Mocha is a popular coffee flavor that combines the richness of chocolate with the boldness of espresso.