Gelato Bar

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Cook with your Kids

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (5)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(5)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 serving

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Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

Milk Chocolate Sauce:

1/2 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup honey
1 (11.5-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips

Whipped Cream:

1 1/2 cups whipping cream, chilled
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Sundaes:

1 (1/2-gallon) vanilla, mint chip, or coffee gelato
1 (1/2-gallon) Neapolitan ice cream
Assorted toppings (coarsely crumbled chocolate sandwich cookies, almond biscotti, amaretti cookies, chopped toasted almonds, sliced fresh strawberries, rainbow decors, chocolate sprinkles, mini candy-coated chocolates, and maraschino cherries)

Directions

To make the milk chocolate sauce: Combine the cream and honey in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Let stand until the chocolate melts, about 2 minutes, then whisk to combine. Cool the sauce slightly, then pour into a clear glass serving bowl or small pitcher. (The sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.) Re-warm the sauce in the microwave, if necessary.

To make the whipped cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream and sugar in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a serving bowl. (The whipped cream can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

For the sundaes: Place each topping in a separate serving bowl. Scoop the gelato or ice cream into dessert bowls and drizzle with the milk chocolate sauce. Allow guests to sprinkle their desired toppings over their sundaes. Top with the whipped cream and cherries, if desired.

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Comments & Reviews

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arjun The Woodlands, TX 03-18-2008
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tastes great and it's easy for kids, too
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The toppings were delicious, and it was super-easy, too. Oh, and this is my response to the review above mine, with one... star: This recipe is for when kids are in the kitchen; it's supposed to be easy. Not everything has to be so hard.Read more
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Anonymous 03-16-2008
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Oh please!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Take gelato out of freezer, spoon into bowl, put on topping, eat. Gosh, how brilliant!
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Anonymous 06-24-2007
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gelato lizzie mcguire
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

how sweet does gelato sound? huh?!!
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Anonymous 10-13-2006
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CHOCOLATE LOVERS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I only made the milk chocolate sauce from this recipe. My husband is a chocolate lover and this is one of his favorites to... put on ice cream sundaes. I think I will try and dip strawberries next time.Read more
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Anonymous 03-21-2006
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best ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

very good flavor and texture. i love it!!