Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBassoGelato Recipe

Gelato Recipe

Inspired by Basso
Time2h
Serves8

Chocolate, Vanilla, Cherry, Pistachio

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Ingredients

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Base Gelato Ingredients

Chocolate Flavoring

Cherry Flavoring

Method

Base Gelato Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks

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

  3. 3

    Temper the Egg Yolks

    Slowly pour about a cup of the warm milk mixture into the whisked egg yolks while whisking constantly. This tempers the yolks and prevents them from scrambling.

  4. 4

    Combine and Thicken

    Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.

  5. 5

    Add Vanilla

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool, then refrigerate until chilled.

Chocolate Flavor Preparation

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 8

    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.

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