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
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture.
- Add brewed espresso, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and chopped hazelnuts. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours or until firm.
- 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.