Jul 13 2026
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Gelato & Sorbetto Recipe

Time3h
Serves8

Chef’s selection of flavors served with italian biscotti

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Ingredients

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Gelato Ingredients

Method

Gelato Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they become pale. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously to temper them.

  3. 3

    Cook the Mixture

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  4. 4

    Add Flavoring

    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and any desired flavoring. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  5. 5

    Churn the Gelato

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

  6. 6

    Freeze

    Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Sorbetto Directions

  1. 7

    Make Simple Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool.

  2. 8

    Mix with Fruit Puree

    In a blender, combine the fresh fruit puree and lemon juice. Add the cooled simple syrup and blend until smooth.

  3. 9

    Chill the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into a container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  4. 10

    Churn the Sorbetto

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

  5. 11

    Freeze

    Transfer the sorbetto to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Biscotti Directions

  1. 12

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 13

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 14

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the vanilla extract.

  4. 15

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped almonds.

  5. 16

    Shape and Bake

    Divide the dough into two logs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes until golden.

  6. 17

    Slice and Bake Again

    Remove from the oven, let cool for 10 minutes, then slice into biscotti shapes. Lay the pieces flat on the baking sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crisp.

  7. 18

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the biscotti to cool completely before serving with gelato and sorbetto.

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