semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌse-mē-ˈswēt 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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Chocolate ganache—made simply with heavy cream and chocolate—creates the indulgent filling of this no-bake pie, showcasing the rich flavor of semisweet chocolate.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
Mix zest and juice of 1 small orange, zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, 2½ cups whole-milk fresh ricotta, ¾ cup mini semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup (83 g) powdered sugar, 2 tsp.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
Mix zest and juice of 1 small orange, zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, 2½ cups whole-milk fresh ricotta, ¾ cup mini semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup (83 g) powdered sugar, 2 tsp.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Semisweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semisweet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌsem-i-ˈswēt
ˌsem-ˌī-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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