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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Almond Biscotti with Fresh Citrus and Gelato

10 MINPrep Time
4Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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One of my favorite classic Italian desserts is almond biscotti with fresh citrus and gelato. It's so simple, but the bold flavors really pack a punch. This bright variety of citrus paired with almond biscotti, gelato and olive oil just feels so quintessentially Italian. Don't skip out on the sea salt flakes - it brings all of the flavors together in a really beautiful way!

I love making desserts like this  for entertaining because you can have all of the components ready in advance - and it really doesn't require much effort! You can segment the citrus fruits and let them hangout in the fridge covered for up to a day or two. Serve this up with a dessert wine for a truly classic way to end an Italian meal.
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Fresh Citrus with Gelato and Almond Cookies

Category

Dessert

Prep Time

10 minutes

Image of Fresh Citrus with Gelato and Almond Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 blood oranges (peeled and sliced into rounds)
  • 2 navel oranges (peeled and sliced into rounds)
  • 1 pink grapefruit (peeled and segmented)
  • 1/2 teaspoon flake salt (such as Maldon)
  • 2/3 cup crumbled almond biscotti cookies
  • 1 pint of vanilla gelato
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey

Instructions

  1. As seen on: Giada in Italy, Episode 1. Cucina Italiana.
  2. Divide the citrus decoratively and evenly among 4 shallow dessert bowls. Sprinkle the citrus evenly with the flake salt and crushed almond cookies. Top each plate with a scoop of gelato and drizzle evenly with the olive oil and honey. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
559
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
81 grams
Protein
9 grams
Fat
23 grams
Saturated Fat
11 grams
Cholesterol
93 milligrams
Sodium
227 milligrams
Fiber
4 grams
Sugar
59 grams
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