Tartufo Classico is an indulgent Italian dessert featuring creamy ice cream, usually chocolate and vanilla, encased in a chocolate shell, often garnished with nuts and cocoa powder. This homemade version replicates the classic flavors and textures of the traditional Tartufo dessert.

Tartufo Classico (Classic Tartufo)

A decadent dessert composed of chocolate and vanilla ice cream balls, encased in a chocolate shell, and typically garnished with nuts or cocoa powder.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Equipment

microwave safe bowl
baking sheet
parchment paper
freezer
spoon

Ingredients

semi-sweet or dark chocolate
vegetable oil
icecream chocolate and vanilla
hazelnut
almondnuts
cocoa powder
Maraschino cherries

Instructions

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and vegetable oil together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let it cool for a few minutes.
Line a baking sheet or tray that will fit in your freezer with parchment paper.Using an ice cream scoop, quickly scoop out balls of chocolate and vanilla ice cream onto the prepared baking sheet. Work swiftly to keep the ice cream from melting too much.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30-45 minutes or until the ice cream balls are firm.
Remove the ice cream balls from the freezer. Working quickly, take one chocolate ice cream ball and one vanilla ice cream ball, press them together gently, and shape them into a larger ball. Place them back on the baking sheet.
Once all the ice cream balls are paired and shaped, return them to the freezer for another 30 minutes or until firm.
Using a spoon or your hands, carefully dip each ice cream ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is completely coated. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Immediately sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate-coated ice cream balls before the chocolate hardens. Optionally, lightly dust with cocoa powder.
Place the Tartufo back in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours or until completely frozen and firm.
Before serving, if desired, garnish each Tartufo with a maraschino cherry on top.

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Notes

To make it easier, you can use store-bought chocolate shells instead of making them from scratch.
You can personalize Tartufo by using different flavors of ice cream or adding liqueur to the ice cream mixture for an adult version.

Enjoy serving this homemade Tartufo Classico as a luxurious and delightful dessert, perfect for a special occasion or to impress your guests with its rich and creamy flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 600g

Keyword tartufo classico

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