Vanilla Gelato Bites with Chocolate and Hazelnuts

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   Place a small tray or a plate in the freezer.

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   Remove the gelato from the freezer to soften, about 5 minutes.

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   Remove the chilled tray from the freezer.

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   Scoop out 16 bite-sized balls of gelato and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.

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   Remove from the freezer and quickly insert a wooden popstick into each gelato ball.

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   Return them to the freezer for at least 1 hour.

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   When the gelato balls have frozen with their sticks in place, place the chocolate in a double-boiler over very gently simmering water until melted.

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   Next to the pot of chocolate, place the toasted, chopped hazelnuts in a shallow bowl.

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   Remove the gelato balls from the freezer, 4 at a time.

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    Working quickly, hold the gelato ball by the stick and dip into the melted chocolate, then dredge it in the hazelnuts.

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    Return them to the freezer and continue with 4 more gelato balls, until all the gelato balls are covered in chocolate and nuts.

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    Freeze the chocolate-and-nut-covered gelato for at least 1 hour.

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    These are very fun, festive, and tasty.

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    The ice cream scoop I used is a number 40 (holds 1 tablespoon, is 1 1/2 inches in diameter.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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