Gianduiotto, a chocolate hazelnut semifreddo

A homemade version of Venice's Gelateria Nico's specialty

I’m getting ready to visit Venice again this week and one thing that’s been on my mind during these past, very hot late spring days is gelato, and in particular, the wonderful gianduiotto from Gelateria Nico.

The Gianduiotto is a thick block of gianduia (chocolate hazelnut) flavoured ice cream drowning in a cup of whipped cream. It’s an old-school specia…