SICILIAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

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Chocolate, Nutella, pistachios and cherries come together to create this Sicily-inspired ice cream dessert. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 teaspoon shortening
2/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
4 miniature croissants, split
1/4 cup Nutella
4 scoops pistachio gelato
12 maraschino cherries, divided
1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a microwave, melt shortening and 1/3 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside., Toast croissants. Spread cut sides of croissants with Nutella. Place a scoop of gelato on croissant bottoms. Slice eight cherries; arrange over gelato. Replace croissant tops., In a shallow bowl, combine pistachios and remaining chocolate chips. Press into sides of sandwiches. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Top each with a cherry. Place on a baking sheet; freeze for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 42g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.