Sicilian Ice Cream Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Chocolate, Nutella, pistachios and cherries come together to create this Sicily-inspired ice cream dessert. 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 |
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt shortening and 1/3 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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. Yield: 4 servings.
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