House – Made Gelato Or House – Made Sorbet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients (for Gelato)
Flavoring Ingredients (for Sorbet)
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Mixing the Base
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 2
Adding Flavor
Stir in the salt and vanilla extract to the mixture. For gelato, add the fresh fruit puree and mix well. For sorbet, combine the fresh fruit juice and water instead.
- 3
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until it is completely chilled.
Churning and Freezing
- 4
Churning
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 5
Freezing
Transfer the gelato or sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.
