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    Black Forest Semifreddo Recipe

    Published: Jul 25, 2012 · Modified: Feb 25, 2019 by Anna 34 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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     It's time for our second Blue Ribbon Challenge!!

    Are you excited? Did you like the theme?

    I sure did! I have to admit, it was my first time making semifreddo. Why, oh why, haven't I made this dessert before? No idea. It's no-bake, so versatile and a real treat in this hot weather. I went with my current theme, Black Forest, which is basically a cherry and chocolate combo. Can't go wrong here, if you ask me. I made my base as you would for a classic semifreddo. Eggs, sugar and cream. I added a layer of my favorite cocoa and Biscoff cookie crust and freshly chopped cherries. And..... I topped it all with my go-to cherry sauce. HEAVEN!

    Black Forest Semifreddo

    Author: Anna
    Beautiful and impressive ice cream dessert with chocolate cookies and cherry preserves!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 8 hrs 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 to 10 servings
    Calories 283 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs separated
    • 1 c heavy cream
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 3 1/2 oz graham crackers
    • 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
    • 3 Tbsp butter melted
    • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
    • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
    • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
    • 6 oz pitted cherries
    • 1/4 c granulated sugar
    • 1/2 c water
    • 2 oz about 10 chopped cherries

    Instructions
     

    To make the cherry sauce:

    • Place cherries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
    • Cook until cherries burst and the sauce thickens. Cool completely.

    to make the cookie layer:

    • In a food processor, crush cookies to crumbs. Add coffee granules, both sugars and cocoa powder.
    • Pulse for 30 seconds. Add melted butter. Pulse for about a minute.
    • Transfer into a small bowl. Set aside.

    assembly:

    • Line a loaf pan with a plastic wrap, making sure you have a nice overlap that will make pulling our the ready semifreddo out easy.
    • Spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
    • Prepare 3 bowls.
    • In one bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale.
    • In a second bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form.
    • In a third bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
    • Add cream mixture to egg yolk mixture and gently fold in just a couple of times.
    • Now, add the egg whites mixture and fold in until everything is uniform.
    • Do not overmix, or you will beat the whole air out.
    • Pour half of the semifreddo mixture into your lined pan.
    • Sprinkle half of the cookie crumbs mixture over it. Top with chopped cherries.
    • Pour the rest of your semifreddo mixture over the cherries layer. Smooth it out.
    • Sprinkle the rest of your cookie crust over the top. Press gently.
    • Cover with a plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
    • Slice and serve with cherry sauce.

    Notes

    Recipe for semifreddo adapted from The Italian Dish blog Note: This dessert is made with raw eggs. It's up to your consideration to make it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 80mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.9mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    I will be making this dessert again for sure! My Hubby already has a suggestion for the next flavors combo!

    Now, onto the challenge! Please link up below. This time, I chose a different linky tool for a couple of reasons. One, to encourage everyone to actually go and visit the blogs participating and because when the other linky tool expired, I lost all the links... Lesson learned. To vote, please leave the name of your favorite entry in the comments below. The voting is open till midnight on Friday. The results will be announced on Saturday, on my Weekend Wrap-Up post.

    Ok! Let's start the challenge! Show me whatcha got! 🙂

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    1. Soni says

      July 26, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      First of all congratulations on your new look!Looks great :)Secondly I've never made a semifreddo before, but yours looks delicious!!!!Perfect for these hot summer days :)Love the pic too!

      Reply
    2. Jenn and Seth says

      July 26, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      such a delicious semifreddo! love the flavors in here!

      Reply
    3. Dina says

      July 26, 2012 at 9:18 am

      wow that looks divine!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:47 am

        Thanks, Dina!

        Reply
    4. Stephanie says

      July 26, 2012 at 9:10 am

      Very impressive - they all look fantastic! I've never tried a semifreddo, but I'm feeling very inspired by all the wonderful recipes. I love the flavor combinations and the different textures in each recipe. Great challenge!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:46 am

        Thank you, Stephanie!

        Reply
    5. Cathy says

      July 26, 2012 at 9:10 am

      How yummy is this! The Biscoff crust has me sold!!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:45 am

        Thanks, Cathy! It's my new obsession 🙂

        Reply
    6. All That I'm Eating says

      July 26, 2012 at 7:17 am

      Love your new site! Semifreddo is one of my favourites but have never made it myself! I will enjoy having a look through what turns up.

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:44 am

        I hope you will give it a go! Thank you for stopping by my new site!

        Reply
    7. Ramona says

      July 26, 2012 at 6:37 am

      Darn! I think I missed the boat on this one.... I would have joined otherwise. Everyone's semifreddo looks fabulous!! I have never heard of a semifreddo before anyway... does my graham cracker cherry cheesecake pie work? I don't think so... Oh well... will keep a look out for the next blue ribbon challenge. 🙂 Good luck to everyone! 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:42 am

        Maybe next time! Thanks, Ramona!

        Reply
    8. Jen says

      July 26, 2012 at 12:31 am

      So many great choices I totally cop out on voting! That crust has me absolutely swooning - I love the idea of adding a little coffee and cocoa to it!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:41 am

        Hi Jen! The crust is so good you will want to eat it with a spoon 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by my new site! xoxo

        Reply
    9. Terry says

      July 25, 2012 at 10:21 pm

      Yummm!!! Pinning.

      Love the new website!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:37 am

        Thanks, Terry!

        Reply
    10. Baking Serendipity says

      July 25, 2012 at 8:30 pm

      I am definitely into no-bake these days too, and this looks fantastic!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:15 am

        Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for stopping by! Your salad sounds fabulous! xoxo

        Reply
    11. Words Of Deliciousness says

      July 25, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      Wow, your Black Forest Semifreddo looks fantastic! I finally have my recipe posted and linked up.

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 26, 2012 at 11:13 am

        Thank you so much for participating! It looks divine!

        Reply
    12. Liz says

      July 25, 2012 at 7:27 pm

      Beautifully done, Anna! What a great challenge....and your chocolate cherry theme gets my approval. YUM!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 25, 2012 at 8:04 pm

        Thanks so much, Lizzy! I appreciate you stopping by!

        Reply
    13. Zoe says

      July 25, 2012 at 6:18 pm

      Hi Anna, Your new site looks very impressive! Due to the wintery weather, I've not been making any ice cream or semifreddo lately and sorry that I can't make anything for your event.

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 25, 2012 at 8:03 pm

        Please, do not feel bad, Zoe! I actually envy you the cool weather 🙂 I am craving a freshly baked pastry and a cup of hot chocolate... 🙂 Maybe next time! xoxo

        Reply
    14. Anne says

      July 25, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      I love your black forest version of this semifreddo Anna! I love the little extra texture of the cookies and the cherry sauce looks just heavenly! Again, your photos just blow me away! I really had fun playing and I can't wait to see what you will challenge us with next month! : )

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 25, 2012 at 8:00 pm

        You guys brought your best game forward this time! I love all the entries! Thank you so much for participating, sweet Anne! Your ladyfinger semifreddo sounds heavenly! xoxo

        Reply
    15. Ann P. says

      July 25, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      Beautiful! I have a book on semifreddos, but it's in french 🙁

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 25, 2012 at 7:58 pm

        Awww, that's too bad... Maybe next time? Thanks, Ann!

        Reply
    16. Emily Lynne says

      July 25, 2012 at 1:06 pm

      It looks divine!!! Wow! I checked out the (currently only two) other entires and they both look delish. My vote is with Anne's Lemon Ladyfinger.... reminds me of something I had in Italy and looks soooo yummy!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 25, 2012 at 2:59 pm

        Thank you so much for voting, Emily! xoxo

        Reply
    17. Minnie says

      July 25, 2012 at 11:59 am

      Anna, that is a TERRIFIC dessert!!! Wow!!
      I have never made semifreddo either. I read up on it, and it says anything that is semi frozen, but still soft enough to cut through.

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 25, 2012 at 2:58 pm

        Yep! It's decadent indeed! Thanks, Minnie 🙂

        Reply
    18. Cakewhiz says

      July 25, 2012 at 11:46 am

      I heard about this blue ribbon challenge through liz. I think i will join in next month... It sounds like fun!
      Your semifreddo loos very yummy!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

        Looking forward to it! Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply

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