Description
Tartufo is a luxurious Italian gelato dessert featuring layers of vanilla and pistachio ice cream, a hidden cherry center, and a crisp chocolate shell. It’s elegant, customizable, and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream – creamy base that balances the sweetness of the shell
- 2 cups Pistachio Ice Cream – adds nutty flavor and visual contrast
- 4 Maraschino Cherries – provides a tangy, juicy surprise in the center
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Wafer Cookies, crushed – creates a crunchy base and adds texture
- 1 1/2 cups Semisweet Chocolate, chopped – forms a rich, snappy outer shell
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil – thins chocolate for smooth coating and glossy finish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Prepare your freezer with space for ramekins and set ice cream out to soften slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Line ramekins with plastic wrap. Scoop vanilla ice cream into each, press a cherry in the center, and top with pistachio ice cream.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sprinkle crushed wafer cookies on top, wrap tightly, and freeze for 4 hours until solid.
- Assemble the Dish: Melt chocolate with coconut oil until smooth. Unwrap domes and place cookie-side down on a wire rack.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour melted chocolate over each dome to coat. Optionally, roll in extra cookie crumbs.
- Finishing Touches: Refreeze for 1 hour to harden the shell completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Let ice cream soften slightly for easier scooping and layering.
- Line ramekins with plastic wrap for quick unmolding.
- Use a warm knife to get clean slices when serving.
- Double coat in chocolate for a thicker shell and more crunch.