Semifreddo is a type of iced dessert – similar but different to its close cousin, ice cream.;Its name means ‘semi-frozen’ in Italian and it has the texture of being half frozen.;As there is air incorporated in the mousse mixture and whipped cream, the semifreddo does not need churning but still has a very smooth, velvety texture.;It is traditionally made in a loaf tin and usually has fruit purees rippled through it.