Coffee Semifreddo
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Recipe Summary Coffee Semifreddo
Semifreddo is a classic Italian dessert (semifreddo al caffè) that is as beautiful to look at as it tastes. You can skip the nuts for a nut-free version. Serve the semifreddo with whipped cream, cocoa powder or grated chocolate, and cookie crumbs.Ingredients | Stacked White Coffee Table Books¼ cup strong brewed coffee6 ½ tablespoons white sugar5 egg yolks3 ½ ounces mascarpone cheese1 ½ cups heavy cream2 tablespoons crushed candied walnuts, or to tasteDirectionsCombine coffee and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally so sugar does not stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.Whisk egg yolks in a heatproof bowl until frothy. Add sweetened coffee 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking vigorously to prevent egg yolks from curdling.Place bowl on top of a pot with simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Continue whisking vigorously until mixture thickens and gets creamy, 4 to 6 minutes.Remove bowl from heat and place over a bowl of ice; whisk until cooled. Fold in mascarpone cheese.Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir 2 tablespoons of whipped cream into the coffee mixture to thin it out. Fold in remaining cream carefully with a spatula until just combined. Fold in walnuts.Pour mixture into 4 serving or ice cream glasses and freeze until firm, at least 5 hours.Remove serving glasses from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving, to allow semifreddo to thaw slightly.Info | Stacked White Coffee Table Booksprep:
20 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
5 hrs
total:
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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