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Semifreddo
Italian frozen dessert From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Semifreddo (Italian: [ˌsemiˈfreddo]; lit. 'half-cold' or 'half-frozen') is a class of frozen desserts similar to ice cream.[1] The main ingredients are egg yolks, sugar, and cream. It has the texture of frozen mousse or cake.[2][3] Semifreddo was created during the 19th century, but did not gain popularity until the early 20th century.[4]
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Parfait differs from semifreddo in that it contains neither Italian meringue nor whipped cream, only pâte à bombe.[5]
Biscotto ghiacciato contains, in addition to Italian meringue, semi-whipped cream and fruit purée.[6]
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