Wafer semifreddo
Wafer semifreddo is a quick and easy no-bake dessert. It's made by alternating layers of chocolate wafers with a luxurious cream made from ricotta cheese, condensed milk, and whipped cream. The mixture is then placed in the freezer for a few hours, then topped with cocoa spread and chopped hazelnuts.
- Chocolate wafers, 350 gr
- Condensed milk, 300 g
- Ricotta, 250 gr
- Fresh cream, 200 ml
- Hazelnut spread, to taste
- Chopped hazelnuts, to taste
- Chocolate wafers, to taste
- To prepare the wafer semifreddo, first collect the ricotta in a bowl and gradually pour in the condensed milk, whipping everything together with the whisk (1).
- Whip the fresh cream in a separate bowl (2).
- Add the whipped cream to the ricotta and milk cream, a little at a time (3).
- Mix gently from bottom to top with a spatula so as not to deflate it (4).
- Proceed to assemble the semifreddo: line a 28x10 cm plumcake mould with cling film, then form the first layer of wafers (5).
- Spread half of the cream (6) and level it well.
- Continue with a second layer of wafers (7).
- Add the remaining cream and complete with the last layer of wafers (8).
- Wrap the mould in cling film (9) and leave the cake to harden in the freezer for at least 4-5 hours.
- After this time, delicately unmold the semifreddo and turn it upside down onto a tray (10).
- Decorate the surface of the wafers with the hazelnut cream (11).
- Add the chopped hazelnuts on the surface and finish with a few pieces of wafer if desired (12).
- The wafer semifreddo is ready to be enjoyed (13)
The result is a fresh and ultra-delicious dessert, perfect for slicing and serving as a snack or as a happy ending to a meal, but also ideal for celebrating a children's birthday or a special occasion.
If you like, you can replace the cocoa wafers with your favorite flavor, flavor the filling with a drop of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon, or replace the ricotta with cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter result.
Learn how to make wafer semifreddo with step-by-step instructions and tips. If you liked this recipe, also try the chocolate semifreddo, ricotta semifreddo, and tiramisu semifreddo.
How to make wafer semifreddo
Wrap the mold with cling film 9 and leave the cake to harden in the freezer for at least 4-5 hours.
