Gelato Fritto Con Salsa D'Apricotte Recipe
Ingredients
Eggs 2
Flour 2 tbsp.
Sugar 6 tbsp.
Oil 1 tbsp.
Water 4 oz.
Baking powder 1 tsp.
Milk 2 oz.
Sweet butter 4 tbsp.
Juice of 2 oranges
Juice of 2 lemons
Apricots, chopped 1 cup
Brandy 2 oz
Sponge cake loaf 1
Vanilla ice cream 1 cup
Oil for frying
Directions
To make batter, mix the eggs, flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, oil, water, baking powder and milk, very thoroughly in a bowl, then let sit for 10 minutes or until ready to use.
Heat the rest of the sugar in a frying pan.
When it turns golden, add the butter, orange and lemon juices, apricots and brandy.
Cook for several minutes, then set aside.
Cut sponge cake into 4 horizontal pieces so that each slice is 10"/ 25 cm by 275 cm.
Put equal amount of ice cream on each slice, roll the cake around the ice cream, and put in the freezer to harden.
Heat oil to 375°F./190°C.
Dip the rolls in batter until well coated, and deep fry until golden brown, then remove and drain.
Heat apricot sauce, pour over rolls, and serve immediately.
Heat the rest of the sugar in a frying pan.
When it turns golden, add the butter, orange and lemon juices, apricots and brandy.
Cook for several minutes, then set aside.
Cut sponge cake into 4 horizontal pieces so that each slice is 10"/ 25 cm by 275 cm.
Put equal amount of ice cream on each slice, roll the cake around the ice cream, and put in the freezer to harden.
Heat oil to 375°F./190°C.
Dip the rolls in batter until well coated, and deep fry until golden brown, then remove and drain.
Heat apricot sauce, pour over rolls, and serve immediately.