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The kids will enjoy making the Tartufo as much as you will enjoy eating it.
A classic Italian treat, Tartufo is one of the easiest dessert to make and is perfect for any occaision.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes + 4 hours freezing
Serves: 4
Ingredients
8 commercial chocolate truffles
1 L (4 cups) commercial vanilla ice cream
3 bars (100 g each) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
Directions
- Working quickly, shape the ice cream into four equal balls.
- Bury two truffles inside each ball.
- Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and freeze for 4 hours, along with 4 dessert plates.
- Heat the chocolate in the top of a double boiler, over barely simmering water, stirring until it is completely melted.
- At serving time, unwrap the ice cream balls, place on the chilled dessert plates and pour the melted chocolate over to cover.
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From: Cucina Etc. readersdigest.ca web exclusive
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