Gelato Recipe
Italian-style ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- 5
Add Flavorings
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Chilling and Churning
- 6
Chill the Base
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.
- 7
Prepare Ice Cream Maker
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- 8
Add Flavors
If you want to add flavor variations, mix in fresh fruits, cocoa powder, or Nutella during the last few minutes of churning.
Freezing
- 9
Transfer to Container
Once churned, transfer the gelato to an airtight container.
- 10
Freeze
Freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.
