Translated as “half cold,” semifreddo is popping up on summer dessert menus. This partially frozen treat is a delicious way to beat the heat.
Spot Dessert Bar
New York City
White Miso Semifreddo, olive oil cake, raspberries, candied sesame; $8.50
Osteria
Philadelphia, PA
Cannoli with dolce di latte semifreddo and espresso cookies; $10
FINO Restaurant Patio and Bar
Austin, TX
Gianduja Chocolate Semifreddo, Dark Chocolate Sauce with Salted Hazelnut Crunch; $8
AltaMare Restaurant
Miami Beach, FL
Milk chocolate and salted caramel semifreddo, chocolate tuile, Maldon sea salt, warm fudge sauce; $9
One sixtyblue
Chicago, Illinois
Milk Chocolate Semifreddo, vanilla-sour cherry coulis, pistachio shortbread, malted milk; $9
Rialto Restaurant
Cambridge, MA
Chestnut honey and walnut semifreddo, chestnut lemon crespelles, honey citrus sauce; $12
Locanda Verde
New York City
Almond Coconut Semifreddo, shaved pineapple, mango, mango pineapple sorbetto; $10
Acquerello Restaurant
San Francisco, CA
Bourbon caramel semifreddo with Amaretti crumbs and drizzle of chocolate sauce; $18
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