All Day Baby - Chocolate Rum Semifreddo
Note: Make this the day before you want to serve it as it must freeze overnight. Serve this with ADB’s cookies for an easy make-ahead dessert for a special occasion dinner at home!
Ingredients
400 grams heavy cream
280 grams egg yolks
150 grams granulated sugar
180 grams chocolate rum
1/2 tsp salt
EQUIPMENT
Kitchen scale
Thermometer
Hand beater or stand mixer
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside in the refrigerator.
In a heatproof bowl, combine whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, chocolate rum, and salt.
Place mixture in a double boiler over medium heat and whisk continuously. (Don’t have a double boiler? Fear not, you can make one with a pot and mixing bowl, here’s how!)
When the mixture reaches 120F, take off the heat and cool in an ice bath.
Once completely cooled, fold in whipped cream. Transfer to a shallow container, cover, and freeze overnight.
When ready to serve, use an ice cream scoop to spoon into small bowls. Serve immediately.
Serve with All Day Baby’s Cookies.
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