Amerena Cherry Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Make the Gelato Base

   In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and half of the sugar. Heat over medium heat until it starts to steam, but do not let it boil. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate bowl until pale and creamy.

2. 2

   Combine Mixtures

   Slowly pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs. Once combined, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.

3. 3

   Cook the Mixture

   Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let it boil.

4. 4

   Strain and Cool

   Remove from heat and pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Churn the Gelato

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

6. 6

   Add Amarena Cherries

   Fold in Amarena cherries (about 1 cup, chopped) into the churned gelato just before transferring it to a container.

7. 7

   Freeze

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