Chocolate Semifreddo with California Walnuts

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    439 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Chocolate Semifreddo with California Walnuts

Italian chocolate semifreddo is a fancy yet easy dessert for any occasion. This ice-cream-like dessert takes just 10 minutes to make!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 600 ml fresh double cream
  • 200 ml condensed milk
  • 60 g icing sugar
  • 250 g dark chocolate melted
  • 80 g California Walnuts finely chopped
  • 60 g cocoa powder

To Decorate:

  • strawberries
  • dark chocolate
  • California Walnuts
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Instructions

  1. Line the base of a loaf tin (22cm x 12cm / 9-inch x 5-inch) with cling film.
  2. Place the double cream in a large bowl and whip it with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes.
  3. Once ready, using a spatula gently fold the condensed milk into the whipped cream. Drizzle the chocolate over the mixture, then sift the cocoa powder in, add the California Walnuts and gently stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  4. Pour the semifreddo mixture in the prepared loaf tin, and smooth the surface. Cover with cling film and freeze for 4-5 hours or overnight.
  5. Remove the semifreddo from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. To serve, unwrap the loaf tin, place a serving platter over the tin, and turn the semifreddo upside down onto the platter.
  6. Decorate with fresh strawberries, chopped chocolate and California Walnuts, and serve.

Notes

  • Chop the chocolate into little chunks and melt it over a bain-marie or in the microwave at 30 seconds intervals.
  • Leave the fresh heavy cream in the refrigerator right up until you're ready to whip it.
  • Feel free to skip or reduce the amount of icing sugar if you’re using sweetened condensed milk.
  • To make the semifreddo super airy and mousse-like, you can slightly whip the condensed milk to incorporate as much air as possible.
  • Make sure the melted dark chocolate is completely cool before you add it to the semifreddo mixture.
  • Remember to sift the cocoa powder before adding it to the mixture.
  • Make sure you stir the ingredients slowly and gently.
  • Brush with butter the loaf pan, then line it with cling film so it doesn't move around.
  • To easily slice the semifreddo, dip a sharp knife in hot water for a few seconds, then slice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 439kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 806IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 439kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 806IU 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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