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semifreddo, n.
Brit. |ˌsɛmɪˈfreɪdəʊ|, |ˌsɛmɪˈfrɛdəʊ|, U.S. |ˌsɛmiˈfrɛdoʊ|, |ˌsɛmiˈfreɪdoʊ|
Forms: 19– semi-freddo, 19– semifreddo
[‹ Italian semifreddo > prefix + freddo cold (> adj.).]
A type of Italian dessert made in a similar way to ice cream, but which is not fully frozen and has a lighter, aerated texture; a serving of this. Also occas. more broadly: any of various other desserts made with cream and eggs and served chilled but not frozen.
1973Times 27 June 18/8 It purported to have ‘a centre of cherry brandy semi-freddo with black cherries soaked in cherry brandy’. 1980N.Y. Times (Nexis) 13 July xi. 2/1 Semifreddo cones are 89 cents for a scoop. 1992Canad. Living Dec. 90/3 Lemon Almond Semifreddo. Refreshingly tart, this dessert is best served partially thawed so the cake is tender and the filling ice-cream cold. 2003C. Campion London Restaurants: Rough Guide 2004 382 Bailey's and fudge semifreddo with butterscotch. |