Gelato Recipe

Time3h

Serves4

Choice of flavors.

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Ingredients

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1
Heat the Dairy
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
3
Temper the Egg Mixture
Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs. This prevents them from curdling.
4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream. Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Add Flavoring
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled (at least 2 hours).

6
Add Flavorings
Once the base is chilled, divide it into portions if you are making different flavors. For strawberry gelato, fold in the pureed strawberries. For chocolate gelato, stir in the chocolate syrup. For matcha gelato, whisk in the matcha powder until fully incorporated.

7
Churn the Gelato
Pour the flavored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
8
Freeze
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.