Gelato Recipe
Italian ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Combine Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
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- 5
Cook the Base
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes).
- 6
Chill the Base
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely chilled.
Flavoring and Churning
- 7
Prepare Flavor Additions
For chocolate gelato, stir in chocolate syrup. For strawberry gelato, blend fresh strawberries into a puree and fold into the base. For pistachio gelato, fold in finely chopped pistachios.
- 8
Churn the Gelato
Pour the flavored gelato base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 9
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
