Meringa Monoporzione Meringue Semifreddo 12 x 80 g

Meringa Monoporzione is a ready-to-serve Italian single-portion frozen dessert: two crisp meringue discs enclosing a soft chantilly cream studded with dark chocolate chips (4%). Each piece weighs 80 g, supplied in a case of 12 (960 g total). It is served straight from the freezer after a short thaw, with no kitchen preparation, making it a precise, low-labour dessert solution for professional food service in Switzerland. Stored at -18 °C, shelf life up to 12 months.

What is meringue semifreddo

Semifreddo (literally semi-cold) is one of the cornerstones of Italian patisserie: an airy, frozen cream dessert that stays soft and spoonable even below zero, unlike ice cream. The meringue version pairs the lightest of doughs, baked egg-white meringue, with chantilly cream. The contrast between the brittle, sugary crunch of the meringue and the velvety chantilly is the signature of this classic dessert, found in trattorias and pastry shops across Italy. The single-portion format packages this experience into an individual serving that needs no plating skill.

Origin and tradition

Meringue, born in European court patisserie in the 17th and 18th centuries, became a staple of Italian dessert making, where it is used in cakes, the diplomatico, the famous meringata and countless semifreddi. Semifreddo itself is a deeply Italian technique: a base of cream and beaten egg whites or meringue, frozen without churning, that delivers a smooth texture impossible to obtain with a simple ice cream. This product brings that artisan tradition into a controlled, repeatable industrial format for catering.

Composition and quality

The dessert is built on three elements: the crisp meringue shell (made from an egg-white syrup), a soft chantilly-style cream based on milk and whey with vegetable fats, and dark chocolate chips at 4% that add a bitter counterpoint to the sweetness. The result is balanced rather than cloying, with the chocolate cutting through the sugar of the meringue. Each portion is sealed and frozen to lock in texture; the meringue does not absorb moisture as long as the cold chain is respected.

Technical specifications

Net weight 80 g per portion, 12 portions per case (960 g). Energy 358 kcal per 100 g, with 13 g fat, 50 g carbohydrates of which 40 g sugars, and 3 g protein. Allergens present: milk, egg and soy; may contain traces of gluten, nuts, mustard and lupin. Country of origin: Italy. Frozen product, to be kept at -18 °C throughout storage and transport.

Professional uses

Serve as a plated dessert after lunch or dinner: thaw 8-10 minutes at room temperature or 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator so the chantilly turns creamy while the meringue stays crisp, then finish with a dusting of cocoa, a fruit coulis or fresh berries. Use it for banqueting and event catering, where pre-portioned desserts speed up service for large covers. Offer it as a fast pastry-counter item in bars and gelato shops, or as a hotel breakfast and brunch sweet. Its fixed 80 g portion makes food cost and pricing predictable.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not serve it frozen solid straight from the case: without a short thaw the chantilly is icy and the aromas stay flat. Do not let it thaw fully and then refreeze, because the meringue softens irreversibly and loses its crunch. Avoid thawing it the day before service, as a thawed semifreddo must be consumed the same day.

Pairings

It works with an espresso or a glass of passito or Moscato d'Asti at the end of the meal, and pairs naturally with fresh berries, a raspberry or wild-strawberry coulis, or a drizzle of dark chocolate. Within the LAPA range it sits alongside other frozen single-portion desserts, mascarpone for those who prepare their own tiramisu, and Italian coffee for the perfect dessert service.

Delivery and logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Frozen cold chain at -18 °C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) delivery within 24-48 hours via certified food-grade couriers (Swiss Post Frigo-Express, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport) with isothermal packaging and dry ice. Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, gelato shops, pastry labs, hotels, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers.

Who it is for

Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, banqueting and event caterers, bars, gelato shops, pastry counters and delicatessens that need a high-impact, no-preparation Italian dessert with predictable portioning and food cost. Equally suited to private customers who want a professional-grade dessert ready in minutes at home.