Vanilla Semifreddo with Almonds and Amaretti

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1997

A cooked meringue is the secret to a light, airy, mousselike version of this classic Italian chilled dessert.

SERVES 8

TIME 55 minutes, plus 8 hours freezing

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our ideal semifreddo recipe, which is something of a cross between a custard and ice cream, features a light vanilla mousse speckled with crushed amaretti cookies and nuts and frozen in a loaf-shaped mold, served in thick slices with a pot ...

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