The frozen dessert made by folding whipped cream into a flavored base and freezing it without churning is semifreddo.
Semifreddo is an Italian dessert whose name means “half-cold.” Its airy texture comes from incorporated whipped cream and, in many recipes, whipped egg components or a cooked custard base. The mixture is molded and frozen, producing a texture that is softer and more mousse-like than many churned ice creams.
Semifreddo is often confused with ice cream because both are served frozen and may use similar flavors. The key distinction is the preparation: traditional semifreddo relies on a whipped, aerated mixture rather than the continuous churning used to control ice crystals in ice cream.