Best Sicilian Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipes

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SICILIAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES



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Sicilian Ice Cream Sandwiches on Brioche

Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Cookie     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 round brioche rolls (about 2 ounces each)
1 pint hazelnut gelato
2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Split the rolls crosswise, leaving the halves barely attached. Pull out some of the soft insides to make room for the gelato. Place a scoop of gelato into each brioche and sprinkle the chocolate over the exposed gelato. Close up and serve immediately. (Other traditional fillings include lemon, espresso, pistachio, and almond granita or gelato. For alternative toppings, try toasted coconut, pralines, or chopped almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.)

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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.

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