Dishes
Tartufo dessert: the ice cream ball from Calabria
In short: on the dessert menu, a tartufo is not a fungus but an ice cream dessert: a ball of ice cream, often with a soft centre, rolled in cocoa, nuts or a crunchy coating so it looks like a truffle. The best known is the tartufo di Pizzo from Calabria.
Where does the tartufo come from?
The tartufo di Pizzo was created in the 1950s in the seaside town of Pizzo in Calabria. The classic recipe is hazelnut and chocolate ice cream with a molten chocolate centre, dusted with cocoa. Today there are countless flavours.
Tartufo at Benoti
At Benoti you can choose from four flavours:
- Tartufo al Cioccolato: chocolate
- Tartufo al Pistacchio: pistachio
- Tartufo al Limoncello: with the fresh lemon taste of limoncello
- Tartufo al Cioccolato Bianco: white chocolate
Prefer a classic? Read about tiramisù.
Frequently asked questions
Is there truffle in a tartufo dessert?
No. The name only refers to the shape, which resembles a truffle.
Does the tartufo al pistacchio contain nuts?
Pistachio is a nut. If you have a nut allergy, always ask our team about allergens.