semifreddo

plural semifreddos · plural semifreddi

1. countableuncountableAny of various desserts eaten cold but not frozen, having egg yolks, sugar and cream as main ingredients.

   Unmold the semifreddi onto plates.

   2016, Steven Rothfeld, Israel Eats, Gibbs Smith, →ISBN

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   Apart from the semifreddi and granite they have coffee spongato; […]

   2005, Authentic Sicily, Touring Club of Italy, →ISBN, page 164

   To serve, invert the semifreddi onto a platter and remove the plastic wrap. Drizzle some of the chocolate syrup over the tops. Using a knife dipped in hot water (and dried thoroughly), slice the semifreddi into 1-inch slices.

   2012, Matt Lewis, Renato Poliafito, Baked Elements: Our Ten Favorite Ingredients, Stewart, Tabori & Chang, →ISBN

   Semifreddo melts quicker than ice-cream, so be sure not to leave it out for too long before or after serving (if there’s any left, that is).

   2025 December 13, Meera Sodha, “Meera Sodha’s recipe for Christmas ricotta semifreddo”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 13 Dec 2025