Chocolate Covered Ice-Cream Balls

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4

Chocolate Covered Ice-Cream Balls - A Creamy and Chocolaty Dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

120 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	1 liter vanilla ice cream
	1 tablespoon gelatin
	2 tablespoons water
	3 tablespoons liqueur ( your choice )
	125 g dark chocolate
	60 g solid white vegetable shortening ( This is sold as Kremelta in New Zealand and Copha in Australia )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

256

Sugar

15g

Fat

18g

These chocolate-covered ice cream balls are a scrumptious dessert that is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth. This dessert is perfect for a party, a late-night snack, or just as an indulgent treat after dinner. The mixture of creamy vanilla ice cream and decadent dark chocolate makes it a heavenly combination that you won't be able to resist. This dessert is a perfect treat for those who love chocolate and ice cream, and the small sizes make it a perfect option for portion control.

Instructions

1.	Take a mixing bowl and let the ice-cream sit in it for a while until it gets soft.
2.	Take another small mixing bowl and add gelatin and water into it. Let the gelatin soak for a minute.
3.	Now, place the soaked gelatin on top of a smaller saucepan filled with boiling water.
4.	Whisk the gelatin mix until it melts completely and forms a smooth texture.
5.	Pour the liqueur into the gelatin mixture and mix it well.
6.	Let the gelatin liqueur mix cool for a while.
7.	Now, take an ice tray and equally divide the ice cream mixture into the tray.
8.	Freeze the ice-cream mixture for about an hour or so, until it has become solid.
9.	Take a smaller saucepan and add dark chocolate into it.
10.	Add in the white vegetable shortening and place the saucepan on top of a larger saucepan with boiling water, whisking continuously to create a smooth mixture.
11.	Take out the ice cream balls from the tray and dip them in the chocolate mixture.
12.	Freeze the balls for around 30 minutes and serve!

PROS

These chocolate-covered ice cream balls are a perfect treat for any dessert lover.
The creamy and chocolaty flavor melts in the mouth and gives an exquisite taste.

They are small in size, making them ideal for portion control.

CONS

They contain a good amount of calories and fats, so it is recommended to consume them in moderation.

They require significant effort and time to prepare properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The nutrients and health benefits of these chocolate-covered ice-cream balls are mostly confined to the ice cream being used, but the dark chocolate offers some health benefits.
The use of dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate provides antioxidants and is good for heart health. It may also boost brain function by increasing blood flow to the brain.