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Chocolate Grand Marnier Semifreddo Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Ddougee / All my dishes 6 months ago Semifreddo is an Italian word that refers to a class of semi-frozen desserts. The word means "half cold" in Italian. It has the texture of frozen mousse. This recipe blends the flavors of chocolate, orange and almond! It's a winner! Prep:30m Cook:120m Servings:6	Ddougee
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Ingredients

SEMIFREDDO:

2 tangerines

4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar

4 tsp. Amaretto liquer

4 large egg yolks

4 oz. chocolate wafer cookies, ground

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup mascarpone

1/2 cup Chopped pistachios, for garnish

CHOCOLATE – GRAND MARNIER SAUCE:

1 tangerine

6 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 cup boiling water

3 tbsp. heavy cream

2 tsp. light corn syrup

3 tsp. Grand Marnier Liquer

Directions

SEMIFREDDO:

Zest the tangerines and squeeze them. Reserve 3/4 cup juice and set the zest aside.

Place the chocolate, cocoa powder, 2 tbsp. sugar, and tangerine juice in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The mixture will bubble and then begin to thicken; continue cooking until it is almost the consistency of pudding, about 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in the tangerine zest and amaretto. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

In the bowl, use a mixer to beat together the egg yolks and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar on medium speed until light-colored and thick, about 2 minutes.

Fold the egg yolk into the cooled chocolate mixture.

Fold in the chocolate wafer crumbs.

Ina separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the mascarpone at high speed until it is thick and softly peaking.

Gently fold the cream mixture into the chocolate mixture to complete the Semifeddo mix.

Pour the semifreddo mixture into a loaf pan or another freezable container and press plastic wrap on the surface. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm.

CHOCOLATE – GRAND MARNIER SAUCE

Zest the tangerine and squeeze it until you have 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice.

Place the chocolate and butter in a medium bowl.

Pour in the boiling water and allow the ingredients to sit for 30 seconds, then whisk them together until smooth.

Whisk in the heavy cream, corn syrup, tangerine zest, Grand Marnier, and tangerine juice.

Remove frozen Semifreddo from freezer and unmold the whole semifreddo by dipping the pan in hot water and inverting it over a plate and then slice it into portions with a hot thin-bladed knife. Drizzle each serving with some of the warm sauce and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

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Comments

greekgirrrl 6 months ago said:
Are you,trying to kill me!!? omg that is going to be made tonight! I am going to the store right now! Thanks! Amazing post! See you amaze me ,too! 5 forks baby!

lunasea 6 months ago said:
Good heavens - this looks and sounds like a perfect dessert to me. I'm printing this recipe out to put on my short list and I'll report back. Another great post...awesome job!

ddougee 6 months ago said:
Thx Vic! Anxious to hear your critique!

dandelion 6 months ago said:
OMG! You Bad!

wynnebaer 6 months ago said:
Incredible, tangerines are so underrated...:)

jo_jo_ba 6 months ago said:
I totally agree with wynne... I'm lovin the tangerines, and I am completely in love with this idea!! Never made semi-freddo before, but that's never stopped me!

shandy 6 months ago said:
This looks absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe =D

debra47 5 months, 4 weeks ago said:
I'm intrigued like the rest who have responded to your recipe. It is definitely a winner.

sparow64 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This looks amazing!!! Thanks for sharing.

kismet 5 months, 1 week ago said:
This on sounds grand. Thank-you

marisab 4 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Hmm, should i make this RIGHT NOW even though i just made a batch of fudge brownies? I think YES. Because, well, i just don't think i can wait on this one! Thanks.

P.S Do you take all your food photos? They are nice.

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