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Ingredients
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Gelato Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them in half and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Make Strawberry Puree
Add 100g of sugar to the strawberries and let them macerate for about 15 minutes. Then blend until smooth and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry puree, remaining sugar, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- 4
Chill the Mixture
Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
- 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
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.





