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Ingredients
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Base Gelato Ingredients
Chocolate Flavoring
Cherry Flavoring
Pistachio Flavoring
Method
Base Gelato Preparation
- 1
Make the Base
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
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Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool, then refrigerate until chilled.
Chocolate Flavor Preparation
- 6
Prepare Chocolate Mixture
Once the base is chilled, whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until fully incorporated. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Cherry Flavor Preparation
- 7
Prepare Cherry Mixture
After chilling the base, mix in the cherry puree until well integrated. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pistachio Flavor Preparation
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Prepare Pistachio Mixture
Blend the shelled pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. Add to the chilled base along with the pistachio extract. Mix well and churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
