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Semifreddo de Matchá e Chocolate Branco

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A creamy and refreshing semifreddo combining the delicate flavor of matcha with sweet white chocolate, perfect for a sophisticated dessert.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 150 mL whole milk (heated with sugar)
  • 50 g granulated sugar (for dissolving and whipping)
  • 2 units egg yolks (beaten with sugar)
  • 2 units egg whites (beaten until stiff)
  • 85 g white chocolate (melted)
  • 15 g matcha powder (green tea powder)
  • 300 mL heavy cream (UHT, for mixing)
  • 0.5 g cremor de tártaro (optional, or lemon juice)

Instructions 

  • Heat the milk with 1/3 of the sugar until dissolved.
  • Beat egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale.
  • Combine hot milk with egg yolk mixture, cook until slightly thickened. Cool and set aside.
  • Whip egg whites with remaining sugar and cremor de tártaro until stiff peaks form.
  • Melt white chocolate. Mix with cream, matcha, and egg yolk mixture.
  • Gently fold in whipped egg whites. Pour into a lined container and freeze for 4 hours.
  • Let sit a few minutes outside freezer before slicing to serve.

Notes

For best texture, let the semifreddo sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: matcha, white chocolate