Tartufo is an Italian dessert of gelato that originated in Pizzo, Calabria. It is a ball-shaped dessert composed of two or more flavors of gelato, often with melted chocolate inserted in the center. The gelato flavors are sculpted together by hand, and if there is fruit in the middle, the gelato may be scooped out from the center. The dessert is then rolled in chocolate crumbs or coated in cocoa powder, creating a delicious treat. Tartufo is sometimes referred to as a truffle in Italian. It is a popular frozen summer dessert in Italy.