Croffles with Gelato

Ingredient Spotlight

Canned croissant dough (8-count)

Presliced, ready-to-bake crescent/croissant dough sold in a pressurized or refrigerated tube/pan, popularized by brands like Pillsbury; it’s an American convenience product based on the French croissant. When baked it yields a buttery, slightly sweet, yeasty, flaky roll though the texture is not as layered as hand-rolled croissants. Find it in the refrigerated dough or bakery aisle of most U.S. supermarkets; substitutes include store-bought puff pastry, homemade croissant dough if you want authentic layers, or standard crescent roll dough for a similar convenience.

Ingredient Spotlight

Vanilla gelato

Gelato is the Italian style of frozen dessert similar to ice cream but made with less fat and churned more slowly so it’s denser and more intensely flavored. Vanilla gelato tastes very creamy with a pronounced vanilla aroma but a silkier, less icy mouthfeel than typical American ice cream. You can buy it at gelaterias or in the frozen aisle (brands like Talenti sell gelato-style offerings), and a good substitute is high-quality vanilla ice cream or frozen custard if you want similar richness at home.