Chocolate-Amaretto Semifreddo Recipe

1/3 cup amaretto

2 1/2 cups chilled Chocolate Crème Anglaise

1 1/2 cups whipping cream

1 cup finely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate

3/4 cup raw slivered almonds, toasted (see Notes)

3/4 cup coarsely chopped sweet dark cherries (canned or frozen)

Semisweet chocolate shavings (see Notes)

Step 1

Whisk amaretto into crème anglaise. In a cold bowl with an electric mixer on high speed, beat whipping cream until medium peaks form (they should hold their shape, but not be stiff). Gently fold in about a third of crème anglaise mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining crème anglaise until blended.

Step 2

Line a 9- by 5-in. loaf pan (holds 8 cups) with plastic wrap, leaving overhang on all sides. Gently fold chopped chocolate, almonds, and cherries into crème anglaise mixture. Spoon into pan and cover with overhanging plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, at least 7 1/2 hours and up to 1 week.

Step 3

To serve, invert dessert over a platter and remove pan and plastic wrap. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature to soften. Smooth top and sides with a warm knife if needed. Garnish with shaved chocolate.

Step 4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories384

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g40%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 128mg43%
Sodium 35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 6.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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