Tartufo

1. **Prepare the Ice Cream:**

- Let the ice cream stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 10 minutes.

- Line 8 small bowls with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang.

2. **Form Ice Cream Balls:**

- Using a 2 oz. (¼-cup) ice-cream scoop, place 1 scoop of ice cream into the bottom of each lined bowl.

- Gently press a maraschino cherry into the top of each ice cream scoop.

- Top each with another 2 oz. (¼-cup) scoop of ice cream.

- Working with one bowl at a time, gather the overhanging plastic wrap around the ice cream and gently twist it to form a ball.

- Freeze the ice cream balls until firm and set, about 2 hours.

3. **Prepare the Chocolate Coating:**