Chocolate-dipped gelato pops

Who can deny that a really good chocolate ice beats the lot on some occasions, especially when made with your own favorite ice cream?

* Makes 6–8 (more if using a very small scoop)

• 1 recipe luxury vanilla gelato
• 1 recipe chocolate sauce
• finely chopped nuts or sprinkles

Cappuccino frappé

Icy cold but not quite frozen, this alcoholic coffee ice is delicious as a midafternoon treat or after dinner.

* Serves 6

• 4 tbsp. coffee liqueur
• 1/2 recipe coffee gelato
• 4 tbsp. rum
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted