Chocolate Hazlenut Semifreddo |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 8 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Italian desserts are either light or rich and decadent.......this would fall into the second category. From The Ultimate Italian Ingredients:
1 c crushed amaretti |
3 tbl butter, melted |
2 13 ounce jar chocolate hazelnut spread |
1/4 c frangelico |
1 1/2 c whipping cream |
3/4 c pistachio nuts, chopped |
unsweetened cocoa powder |
coarsely chopped pistachio nuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. Line a 9x5x3 loaf pan with platic wrap
2. Crust
3. In a small bowl combine amaretti and melted butter
4. Press onto the bottom of the prepared pan; set aside
5. The Main Attraction
6. In a large bowl, combine chocolate hazelnut spread and Frangelico; set aside
7. In another large bowl, beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft peaks form
8. Gradually fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture
9. Gently fold in the 1/4 c chopped pistachios
10. Spoon mixture evenly over crust, spreading evenly
11. Cover and freeze for 8 to 24 hours
12. To serve, sift cocoa powder onto a serving platter. Invert semifreddo onto platter; remove plastic wrap
13. If desired, sprinkle with additional pistachio nuts
14. Slice with a serrated knife
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