Sunday, December 9, 2012

Dessert Service - Cioccolato Gelato, Mango Sorbetto - December 9, 2012

Chocolate of the Day:

Dessert Service (distributor)
1.) Cioccolato Gelato (bindi)
 Good - Good +
Weight: 1/4 cup /1.5 Pints (710 mL) total tub
Calories: 50 calories in 1/4 cup serving
Cost: $6.29 total for 1 container/tub
Purchased from: Miki's Farm Fresh Market, Palo Alto, CA

2.) Mango Sorbetto (bindi)
Good + - Very Good
Weight: 1/4 cup/1.5 Pints (710 mL) total tub
Calories: 70 calories in 1/4 cup serving
Cost: $6.29 total for 1 container/tub
Purchased from: Miki's Farm Fresh Market, Palo Alto, CA

Today was the last day (Day #7) of Chocolate and Mango Theme Week. The sun was out, and it was a perfect afternoon for a walk. Good day for a light frozen fruit and chocolate dessert as well.

What's my idea of a "light" ice cream sundae? A martini glass with little scoops of cioccolato (chocolate) gelato and mango sorbetto (sorbet), topped with a sprinkle of trail mix with dried mango, coconut, other fruits and chocolate chips. Only about 246 calories -- almost half what a richer ice cream sundae would be.

The mango sorbetto had a smooth, light and fresh mango taste and consistency. The chocolate gelato had more of a sorbet mouth feel than a creamier gelato (consistent with less fat), but had a rich, dark chocolate flavor.


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