Easy & Elegant Summer Dessert: Gelato & Aged Balsamic Vinegar
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If you love hosting dinner parties in the summer but are always undecided on what to make for dessert to stay out of the hot kitchen, then this two-ingredient recipe is for you. Just drizzle a little traditional balsamic vinegar over a scoop of fior di latte or vanilla gelato for an easy, elegant and delicious dolce (dessert).
For this simple recipe to work, you’ll want to use the highest quality ingredients: all-natural gelato and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. Don’t try the runny grocery store balsamic vinegars that are often sold for under $10 and mass produced with caramel, sugar and other flavorings and preservatives. Instead, for special occasions, invest in a bottle of traditional balsamic vinegar. It is made with only one ingredient: cooked grape must, or mosto d’uva cotto, and has been aged for a minimum of 12 years in a variety of wood barrels. It is typically sold in specialty stores starting at around $80 per bottle, but a spoonful goes a long way. This thick liquid moves like syrup and it’s velvety texture and complex sweetness bursts in the mouth. Try it over gelato, fresh berries or for a savory variation, drizzled over a chunk of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Serves: 2