Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo

Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo

Balls of rich gianduja (chocolate-hazelnut) gelato are filled with a maraschino cherry and rolled in grated chocolate to resemble a truffle.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
394 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until the egg yolks are light in color, about 4 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup of the milk mixture into the egg yolks, then pour all of the egg mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously. Cook, stirring continuously, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Add the chocolate hazelnut spread, espresso powder, and vanilla, stirring until well combined. Pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Refrigerate several hours until cold.
Step 3
Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer gelato into an airtight container and place in freezer until solid.
Step 4
To make the tartufo: Scoop 4-ounce portions of gelato and form into balls using your hands. Poke a hole in each ball and place 1 cherry in each, cover with gelato, and place on a baking sheet. Roll gelato balls in the grated chocolate until coated and return to the freezer until ready to serve. Serve with whipped topping, if desired.
Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo
Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo
Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 8 maraschino cherries
  • ½ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 3 ounces fine quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

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