Almond Nougat Semifreddo with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce (Semifreddo al Torrone) Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups (about 7 oz.) finely chopped or crushed italian torrone classico ( almond nougat; see notes), divided
Directions:
- Set a bowl of ice water near the stove. Put the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl. With a whisk or electric mixer, beat until thick and pale yellow, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add the hot milk. Pour the mixture into a 1- to 2-qt. saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it's thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches about 165° on an instant-read thermometer, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not let custard boil or it will curdle. Remove from heat and set in bowl of ice water; stir often until cold. Stir in 1 cup nougat and the liqueur.
- Line a 5- by 9-in. loaf pan with a single sheet of plastic wrap, leaving overhang on all sides. Sprinkle the bottom first with remaining 1 cup nougat, then the 1/4 cup chocolate, spreading them evenly.
- In a bowl with clean beaters or a whisk, whip egg whites to stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, whip 1 1/4 cups cream to firm peaks.
- Pour custard over egg whites and fold in gently. Fold in whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
- Pour the custard mixture into the loaf pan. Cover with overhanging plastic wrap. Freeze semifreddo until firm, at least 6 hours or up to 1 week.
- For the chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, bring remaining 1/2 cup cream to a simmer. Put the 1/4 lb. chocolate in a bowl and pour hot cream over it. Let stand until chocolate is softened, about 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Remove plastic wrap covering loaf pan. Put a platter upside down over pan. Invert and remove pan and plastic wrap. If you want to remove wrinkle marks, smooth them over using a spatula. Cut the semifreddo into 1/2-in. slices and place on dessert plates. Spoon chocolate sauce over and around it. Serve immediately.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving with 1 Tbsp. sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1971.04 Kcal (8252 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1023.17 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 113.69g | 175% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 826.58mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 450.01mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 781.28mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 201.64g | 67% | |
| Sugars | 133.72g | 535% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.28g | 17% | |
| Protein | 41.05g | 82% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 525.2mg | 53% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 242.06 Kcal (1013 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 125.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.96g | 175% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 101.51mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 55.27mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 95.95mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbs | 24.76g | 67% | |
| Sugars | 16.42g | 535% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.53g | 17% | |
| Protein | 5.04g | 82% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 64.5mg | 53% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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