Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo

Chocolate Hazelnut Tartufo
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    28 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    27

Embark on a culinary journey to Rome with this delightful tartufo. This frozen dessert, resembling a truffle, combines the richness of chocolate and hazelnut with a hint of espresso, offering a symphony of flavors in every bite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    150 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    57 mg
  • Sugar
    34 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Prepare the Custard Base: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cream, and 1/3 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved (3-5 minutes).

02

Step
4 mins

Emulsify Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until the yolks are pale and slightly thickened (about 4 minutes).

03

Step
10 mins

Combine and Cook: Gradually whisk 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture to temper it. Then, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon (8-10 minutes). Be careful not to boil.

04

Step
4 hrs

Flavor and Chill: Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the chocolate-hazelnut spread, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth. Pour the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl to remove any lumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until thoroughly chilled.

05

Step
30 mins

Churn into Gelato: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.

06

Step
2 hrs

Harden Gelato: Transfer the freshly churned gelato into an airtight container and place it in the freezer to harden completely for at least 2 hours.

07

Step
10 mins

Assemble the Tartufo: Once the gelato is firm, scoop 4-ounce portions. Working quickly, form each portion into a ball using your hands. Make a small indentation in the center of each ball and insert a maraschino cherry. Cover the cherry with gelato, reshaping the ball if needed. Place the filled gelato balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

08

Step
30 mins

Coat with Chocolate: Roll each gelato ball in the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Return the coated tartufi to the freezer to harden for at least 30 minutes before serving.

09

Step
0 mins

Serve: Serve the chocolate hazelnut tartufi chilled. Garnish with a dollop of thawed whipped topping, if desired.

For the best flavor, use high-quality bittersweet chocolate.
If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make this dessert. Pour the chilled custard into a freezer-safe container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals. This will result in a slightly less smooth texture but will still be delicious.
Experiment with different fillings! Try using chopped nuts, candied fruit, or a different type of liqueur-soaked cherry.

Fred Schaefer

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Oran Hilll

    This recipe is fantastic! The combination of chocolate and hazelnut is divine, and the hint of espresso really elevates the flavor.

  • Michele Wolff

    I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. It's a bit time-consuming, but totally worth the effort!

  • Jevon Mcglynn

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I'll definitely be making this again.

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