Best 3 Mix Ins To Customize Store Bought Gelato Recipes

Ice Cream Mix-in Station image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 12h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream
Smashed Baci Candies
Smashed Biscotti or Amaretti
Licorice Candies, roughly chopped
Candied Wedding Almonds, roughly chopped
Chocolate Sauce
Citrus Zest
Crushed Mixed Berries (Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries)

Steps:

Place sheet pan on freezer shelf. Fill with 1 to 2 inches of water and freeze overnight.
At serving time, place an overturned sheet pan on top of the frozen pan. Wrap in plastic wrap.
Place 2 scoops vanilla ice cream onto frozen tray. Mix in desired toppings using metal spatulas or spoons. Serve in glasses or bowls.

Napa 'Road' Mix image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup dried pears, cut lengthwise in halves or thirds
1/4 cup dried nectarines, cut into quarters
1/4 cup dried Calmyrna figs, cut into halves
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted and cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and peeled
1/4 cup almonds, toasted
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
1/2 cup sesame "fries" or sticks
1/2 cup sesame "bits" or crackers

Steps:

In a bowl mix together the first 8 ingredients. Carefully blend in the sesame "fries" and "bits." Transfer the mixture to zip-lock bags or other storage container.