Jul 14 2026
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Zarlengo Gelato Recipe

Inspired by Au Cheval
Time3h
Serves6

malted vanilla, strawberry & milk chocolate

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Strawberry Swirl

Chocolate Ganache

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat the Dairy

    In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Mix the Sugar and Malted Milk Powder

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and malted milk powder until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Once the milk and cream mixture is simmering, remove from heat and gradually whisk in the sugar and malted milk powder mixture until fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Prepare Egg Yolks

    In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Temper the Egg Yolks

    Slowly pour about half of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. Then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

  6. 6

    Cook the Mixture

    Return the saucepan to the stove over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Cool and Flavor

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.

Strawberry Swirl Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the Strawberries

    In a blender, combine fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.

  2. 9

    Strain Mixture

    Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired. Set aside.

Chocolate Ganache Preparation

  1. 10

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

  2. 11

    Make Ganache

    Remove from heat and add the milk chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully combined.

Gelato Assembly

  1. 12

    Churn the Base

    Pour the chilled base mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  2. 13

    Add Strawberry Swirl

    During the last few minutes of churning, drizzle in the strawberry puree to create a swirl effect.

  3. 14

    Layer Ganache

    Transfer half of the gelato to a container, then drizzle half of the chocolate ganache over it. Repeat with the remaining gelato and ganache.

  4. 15

    Freeze

    Cover the container with a lid and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

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