Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFrancesca's On ChestnutGelati & Sorbetti Recipe

Gelati & Sorbetti Recipe

Time4h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Gelati Base

Method

Preparing Gelati

  1. 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. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale. Gradually add a small amount of the warm milk mixture to temper the yolks.

  3. 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. 4

    Chill and Flavor

    Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and cool the mixture. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  5. 5

    Churn

    Churn the cooled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions until creamy.

Preparing Sorbetto

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine fruit puree, sugar, and water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves.

  2. 7

    Add Lemon Juice

    Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Allow to cool completely.

  3. 8

    Churn

    Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a slushy consistency.

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