Ice Cream Truffles

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Ice Cream Truffles
45 min.
24
321kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dessert that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free, look no further than these indulgent Ice Cream Truffles! Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a warm summer gathering or a cozy winter celebration, these truffles will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Imagine delicious scoops of rich chocolate, robust coffee, and creamy vanilla ice cream, each perfectly encapsulated in a layer of velvety melted chocolate. Then, they’re rolled in various toppings, adding a delightful crunch to each bite: toasty slivers of almonds, sweet, flaked coconut, and vibrant pistachios. These truffles not only look stunning on any dessert table, but they also bring a variety of flavors and textures that are bound to please every palate.

This recipe is a joy to prepare, allowing you to unleash your creativity as you mold and coat the ice cream balls. The best part? You can make them ahead of time and keep them frozen, ensuring you have a tempting treat on hand whenever you need it. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create these irresistible Ice Cream Truffles that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups almonds toasted sliced
  • 0.5 pint ice-cream chocolate shell ()
  • 0.5 pint whipped cream ()
  • 1.5 cups pistachios shelled chopped
  • 20 ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • ounces coconut sweetened flaked lightly toasted
  • 0.5 pint whipped cream ()
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • ice cream scoop
  • measuring spoon
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Line large rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Using 1 1/2-inch round ice cream scoop or round 1 tablespoon measuring spoon and working quickly, scoop out 8 round balls each of vanilla, coffee, and chocolate ice cream, placing ice cream on prepared baking sheet. Freeze ice cream overnight.
  2. Combine chopped chocolate and vegetable oil in large metal bowl.
  3. Place bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water; stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  4. Remove bowl from over water. Cool chocolate until barely lukewarm.
  5. Place almonds, coconut, and pistachios in 3 separate medium bowls. Line 3 pie dishes or plates with waxed paper. Working with 1 vanilla ice cream ball at a time and working quickly, drop into lukewarm melted chocolate. Using fork, turn to coat and lift out chocolate-coated ball. Drop ball off fork into bowl with almonds, using hands to turn to coat.
  6. Place truffle in 1 prepared pie dish. Repeat with remaining vanilla ice cream balls, melted chocolate, and almonds; place in freezer. Repeat same procedure, dropping coffee ice cream balls into melted chocolate, then coconut, and dropping chocolate ice cream balls into melted chocolate, then pistachios. Freeze all ice cream truffles until firm, about 2 hours, then cover and keep frozen. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.)
  7. Place 1 almond-coated ice cream truffle, 1 coconut-coated truffle, and 1 pistachio-coated truffle on each of 8 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories321kcal
Protein7.14%
Fat60.48%
Carbs32.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.33
Glycemic Load
4.39
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.5652173135592%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.75mg
Catechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.36mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:320.93kcal
16.05%
Fat:22.12g
34.03%
Saturated Fat:9.62g
60.13%
Carbohydrates:26.65g
8.88%
Net Carbohydrates:22.17g
8.06%
Sugar:18.45g
20.5%
Cholesterol:13.44mg
4.48%
Sodium:42.61mg
1.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:20.61mg
6.87%
Protein:5.88g
11.76%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.62%
Copper:0.51mg
25.45%
Magnesium:80.21mg
20.05%
Fiber:4.48g
17.92%
Phosphorus:173.12mg
17.31%
Vitamin E:2.44mg
16.25%
Iron:2.28mg
12.65%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.51%
Potassium:354.05mg
10.12%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.46%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.29%
Calcium:79.97mg
8%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.88%
Selenium:4.39µg
6.27%
Vitamin A:167.8IU
3.36%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.31%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.24%
Vitamin K:3.35µg
3.19%
Folate:10.03µg
2.51%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.47%
Source:Epicurious