Fresh orange semifreddo with Licor 43, mascarpone and cream, served in orange shells and topped with dark chocolate. Easy freezer dessert, no raw eggs.
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Freezer time 2 hourshrs
Total Time 2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Course Dessert
Cuisine European Cuisine, Italian
Servings 4persons
Calories 509kcal
Ingredients
3orangesorganic
2tablespoonsLicor 43
¾cupmascarpone
½cupconfectioners sugar
½cupheavy cream
4tablespoons dark chocolatepieces, grated or shavings
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Halve the first two oranges. Juice them and carefully remove the inside skin with a sharp knife so you have orange shells.
3 oranges
Grate the zest of the third orange into a bowl.
Add Licor 43, mascarpone, sugar and cream to the bowl with the zest.
2 tablespoons Licor 43, ¾ cup mascarpone, ½ cup confectioners sugar, ½ cup heavy cream
Mix until the mixture has the thickness of whole yogurt, about 3 minutes.
Freeze for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, decorate with dark chocolate.
4 tablespoons dark chocolate
NOTES
1. Do I use the orange juice in the recipe?No. You only use the zest and the orange halves. The juice is a bonus to drink or use elsewhere. 2. Can I make this without Licor 43?Yes. The dessert will still be tasty with just orange, mascarpone and chocolate. Simply leave the liqueur out.3. How long can I keep the semifreddo in the freezer?It’s best within a few days. Keep it covered so it doesn’t pick up freezer flavors.4. Can I make this in a dish instead of orange halves?Yes. Spoon the mixture into a small freezer-safe dish, freeze and scoop into bowls to serve.5. Variations
No alcohol version: Skip the Licor 43 and add a bit more orange zest and juice for a kid-friendly version.
Different chocolate: Use milk or white chocolate shavings if you prefer a sweeter topping.
Extra crunch: Sprinkle some crushed cookies over the top before serving for texture (not in base recipe, so check for allergens).
6. Storage
Freezer: Keep the filled orange halves covered in the freezer for up to 3 to 4 days.
Serving: Take them from the freezer and let them sit a few minutes to soften slightly, then add chocolate and serve.