Gelati & Sorbetti Recipe
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Ingredients
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Gelati Base
Sorbetto Base
Method
Preparing Gelati
- 1
Make the Gelato Base
In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- 4
Chill and Flavor
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and cool the mixture. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 5
Churn
Churn the cooled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions until creamy.
Preparing Sorbetto
- 6
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Allow to cool completely.
- 8
Churn
Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a slushy consistency.

