Brioche Gelato Sandwiches
The inspiration for these came from some savory and sweet gelato canapés I saw prepared by a gelato maker during a wine festival in Florence. When I shared my idea of combining peaches and balsamic vinegar with vanilla
gelato, Alessio helped fine-tune it, and the results were delicious. I’ve also suggested a few alternative flavor and garnish combinations—including, as a nod to the ancient Calabrian sorbet, a fig and honey garnish.
Brioche Gelato Sandwiches
Inspired by a Florentine wine festival, these brioche gelato sandwiches feature vanilla gelato, fresh peaches, and aged balsamic vinegar. Try alternate pairings like fig and honey or lemon gelato with preserves for a creative twist.
Ingredients
- 1 peach, finely chopped
- A sprinkle of sugar, to taste
- A squeeze of lemon
- 1 sprig mint, finely diced
- 1 pint vanilla gelato, from Alessio's shop, slightly softened
- 4 brioche slider buns, cut in half
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar, aged
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss the diced peaches with sugar and lemon juice to taste. Add the diced mint and stir to combine. Place a small scoop of gelato on each slider, add the peach mixture and then drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar. Place the top and bottom together, pressing together gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
Alternative flavor and garnish combinations:
- Vanilla gelato with a drizzle of honey and thin macerated fig slices
- Mixed berry gelato with a sprig of basil and a thin slice of robiola or brie cheese
- Lemon gelato with a thin spread of cherry or plum preserves
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg
