Jul 13 2026

Gelato Recipe

Time4h
Serves6

Authentic Italian ice cream with various flavors.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Gelato Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat Milk and Cream

    In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until it's just about to simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Temper the Eggs

    Slowly pour about one cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously to temper the eggs. This prevents them from scrambling.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).

  5. 5

    Cool and Add Vanilla

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  6. 6

    Chill the Mixture

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Flavoring the Gelato

  1. 7

    Prepare Flavor

    Choose your desired flavor: for chocolate gelato, whisk in cocoa powder; for strawberry gelato, fold in pureed strawberries; for pistachio gelato, mix in crushed pistachios; for coffee gelato, stir in cooled brewed coffee.

  2. 8

    Churn the Gelato

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

  3. 9

    Freeze the Gelato

    Transfer the churned gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.

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