Semifreddo


Semifreddo is a class of semi-frozen desserts. The main ingredients are egg yolks, sugar, and cream.
It has the texture of frozen mousse. Such a dessert's Spanish counterpart is called semifrío. It is often called an ice-cream cake, but a true ice-cream cake has layers of cake and ice-cream.
It was created around the 19th century. However, it did not gain popularity until the early 20th century.