{"id":"semifreddo_4a38fea627","slug":"classic-italian-vanilla-semifreddo","title":"Classic Italian Vanilla Semifreddo","description":"An elegant, velvety frozen Italian dessert that translates to 'half-frozen.' It has a texture between ice cream and a frozen mousse, requiring no ice cream maker.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":40,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":400,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 large egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolk","notes":"large","group":"Custard Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Custard Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"500ml heavy whipping cream","name":"Whipping Cream","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"chilled","group":"Cream Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Flavouring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Flavouring","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang on all sides to cover the top later.","group":"Preparation","title":"Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the egg yolks and sugar in a large heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie), ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk constantly for about 6-8 minutes until the mixture is thick, pale, and has doubled in volume.","group":"Custard","title":"Place the egg yolks and sugar","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Custard"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Remove the bowl from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.","group":"Cream","title":"In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cream"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled egg mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.","group":"Assembly","title":"Gently fold the whipped cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Fold the overhanging plastic wrap over the top to seal. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or ideally overnight.","group":"Freezing","title":"Pour the mixture","timerMinutes":360,"sourceTitle":"Freezing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"To serve, unwrap the top, invert the pan onto a serving plate, and remove the plastic wrap. Slice with a warm knife.","group":"Serving","title":"To serve, unwrap the top, invert the pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure the bowl for whipping cream is chilled for better results. When folding the cream into the egg mixture, be very gentle to keep the air in the dessert.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["noCook","simmer"],"equipment":["Loaf pan","Plastic wrap","Whisk","Heatproof bowl","Saucepan","Electric mixer","Spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"loaf","note":"Standard 9x5 inch loaf pan"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Semifreddo is best made at least one day in advance to ensure it is fully set."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep wrapped tightly in the freezer to prevent ice crystals from forming.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsemifreddo_4a38fea627%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=882cfbfb-c38e-42bd-9726-2e399a9f47c1","imageAlt":"Classic Italian Vanilla Semifreddo — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["frozen dessert","italian dessert","vanilla","creamy","no ice cream maker"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Italian Vanilla Semifreddo","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:22:39.208Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:22:39.208Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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