Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo

Serves: 3

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

59

Spice

47

Sweetness

56

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Whole Milk

1 cup

Heavy Cream

1 cup

White Sugar

Directions:

1

Combine milk, cream, and 1/3 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes

2

In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until the egg yolks are light in color, about 4 minutes

3

Stir 1/2 cup of the milk mixture into the egg yolks, then pour all of the egg mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously

4

Cook, stirring continuously, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 8 to 10 minutes

5

Remove from heat

6

Add the chocolate hazelnut spread, espresso powder, and vanilla, stirring until well combined

7

Pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl

8

Refrigerate several hours until cold

9

Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions

10

Transfer gelato into an airtight container and place in freezer until solid

11

To make the tartufo: Scoop 4-ounce portions of gelato and form into balls using your hands

12

Poke a hole in each ball and place 1 cherry in each, cover with gelato, and place on a baking sheet

13

Roll gelato balls in the grated chocolate until coated and return to the freezer until ready to serve

14

Serve with whipped topping, if desired