Semifreddo

Semifreddo is an Italian term. Literally translated, it means “half-cold,” but the Italian term should be more like semicongelato or mezzocongelato, which would translate to “half-frozen.” The finished dessert is so light and airy that it barely seems to be frozen (hence the name). A semifreddo contains a sweetened, flavored egg yolk foam (bombe base) that has a meringue is folded into it (usually a French meringue, but pasteurized egg whites will need to be used since it is an uncooked meringue), and then whipped heavy cream is folded in. This dessert utilizes three foams, which is what helps give it such a light consistency.