Seasonal Gelato Recipe

Gelato Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Base

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

2. 2

   Whisk the Egg Yolks

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

3. 3

   Temper the Egg Yolks

   Slowly pour about one cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. Then pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.

4. 4

   Cook the Mixture

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

5. 5

   Cool the Base

   Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Flavoring (Optional)

   At this point, you can mix in seasonal flavors like fresh fruit purees, chocolate, nuts, or spices as desired.

8. 8

   Freeze the Gelato

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