Pistachio Semifreddo

A classic Italian frozen dessert with the nutty sweetness of pistachio and the creamy texture of whipped cream — an elegant finale to any meal.

Author:Chef Alberto Riboldi
Category:Dessert
Published:Oct 13, 2025
Difficulty:Medium
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Wine pairing

Creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet — this dessert calls for a delicate yet aromatic dessert wine.

Recommended: Moscato di Noto DOC — fragrant and balanced, enhancing the pistachio flavor without overwhelming sweetness.

Alternatives: Recioto di Soave DOCG, Malvasia delle Lipari DOC

Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

Equipment Needed

Mixer or whisk, Loaf mold, Freezer

Method

Prep:25 min
Cook:0 min
Total:6 hrs 25 min
  1. 1.

    Whisk yolks with sugar until pale.

  2. 2.

    Add pistachio cream and fold in whipped cream.

  3. 3.

    Pour into a loaf mold; freeze for 6 hours.

  4. 4.

    Sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.

Mazza Pistachio Semifreddo

The finished dish should be beautifully plated and ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Per 6 servings

Calories380kcal
Total Fat28g
Total Carbohydrate25g
Protein6g
SodiumN/A

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