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Italian Sundaes with Nutella

Two scoops of gelato with Nutella.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani

As a dessert, fior di latte refers to gelato made without egg yolks so that the pure flavor of the sweet cream can shine. If you have a gelateria in your neighborhood, get a couple of pints to go. If not, use vanilla ice cream and your imagination.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

2 pints fior di latte gelato
1 cup Nutella
Coarsely chopped toasted blanched hazelnuts, crumbled amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons) and/or wafer cookies (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Place a scoop of gelato into each chilled bowl. Spoon a dollop of Nutella over each and top with another scoop or two of gelato. Top as desired.

TagsSundaeFrozen DessertDessertItalianEuropeanNutellaNutGluten FreeEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBon Appétit

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