Description
A light and airy Italian frozen dessert made with whipped eggs, honey, and cream, flavored with vanilla and rose water. This honey semifreddo has a soft, sliceable texture and delivers a delicate floral sweetness without the need for an ice cream machine.
Ingredients
- Semifreddo: 1 cup (8 ounces / 225 g) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon rose water
- 4 large eggs (about 200 g without shells)
- 1/3 cup (4 1/2 ounces / 125 g) honey
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt (1/4 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon)
- Optional Toppings: 1–2 cups sliced fresh fruit
- 1/3 cup toasted nuts
- 2 tablespoons shaved dark chocolate or cocoa nibs
Instructions
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla and rose water to stiff peaks. Refrigerate and clean the mixer bowl.
- Prepare a water bath with 1–2 inches of gently simmering water.
- Combine eggs, honey, and salt in a heatproof bowl. Place over simmering water (without touching water) and stir constantly until mixture reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to stand mixer and whip on high for 5–8 minutes until pale, thick, and quadrupled in volume. Cool to room temperature.
- Gently whisk in half of the whipped cream, then fold in the remaining cream carefully to maintain airiness.
- Pour into prepared pan, smooth top, and cover tightly. Freeze at least 8 hours or overnight until firm.
- Unmold onto a chilled platter, let stand 1–2 minutes, slice with a warm knife, and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Heat eggs to 165°F for food safety.
- Fold gently to preserve volume and prevent a dense texture.
- Freeze at least 8 hours for clean slices.
- Store tightly wrapped in freezer up to 2 weeks.
- Dip knife in hot water for smooth slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
