Chocolate-Cinnamon Gelato with Toffee Bits

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Chocolate-Cinnamon Gelato with Toffee Bits
45 min.
3
797kcal

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If you're a chocolate lover with a penchant for unique desserts, then you’re in for a delightful treat with this Chocolate-Cinnamon Gelato with Toffee Bits! This indulgent dessert beautifully combines the rich, velvety notes of bittersweet chocolate with a warm undertone of cinnamon, making it the perfect sweet ending to any meal. The addition of crunchy toffee bits not only adds texture but also elevates the gelato to a whole new level of decadence.

What’s more, this recipe is gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for those with gluten sensitivities, so everyone can enjoy it without a worry. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a delicious gelato that serves three, perfect for sharing with family or friends—though you might want to keep it all for yourself!

Picture a scoop of this creamy gelato, filled with pockets of golden toffee, melting in your mouth as the flavors dance on your palate. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself after a long day, this gelato will surely impress. So, grab your ice cream maker and get ready to whip up a dessert that's both simple and sensational!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 1.3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • pinch salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened finely chopped (not )
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup coarsely toffee candy crushed (such as Skor, Heath bar, or Almond Roca)
  • cups milk whole divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in heavy medium saucepan until blended. Gradually add 1/4 cup milk, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved.
  2. Whisk in remaining 1 3/4 cups milk.
  3. Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and comes to boil, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute longer, whisking occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat; add chocolate.
  5. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until melted and smooth.
  6. Transfer gelato base to medium bowl.
  7. Mix in cream.
  8. Place bowl over large bowl filled with ice and water and cool, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
  9. Process gelato base in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, adding toffee during last minute of churning.
  10. Transfer to container; cover. Freeze at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories797kcal
Protein4.93%
Fat51.34%
Carbs43.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.7
Glycemic Load
26.17
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.732608805532%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:797.39kcal
39.87%
Fat:46.31g
71.24%
Saturated Fat:26.84g
167.76%
Carbohydrates:88.74g
29.58%
Net Carbohydrates:83.85g
30.49%
Sugar:75.51g
83.9%
Cholesterol:73.22mg
24.41%
Sodium:182.81mg
7.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:40.63mg
13.54%
Protein:10.01g
20.03%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.13%
Phosphorus:311.37mg
31.14%
Copper:0.6mg
30.17%
Calcium:265.67mg
26.57%
Magnesium:106.12mg
26.53%
Fiber:4.88g
19.53%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.35%
Vitamin A:872.7IU
17.45%
Iron:3.14mg
17.43%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.12%
Vitamin D:2.42µg
16.16%
Potassium:554.01mg
15.83%
Zinc:2.04mg
13.57%
Selenium:8.62µg
12.32%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.53%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.62%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.52%
Vitamin K:5.42µg
5.16%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.96%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3.02%
Source:Epicurious