Gelato Recipe

Time4h

Serves4

Italian ice cream in various flavors.

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Ingredients

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Step 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, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2: Whisk the Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
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Step 3: Temper the Egg Mixture
Gradually pour about a cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. This prevents them from scrambling.
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Step 4: Combine and Thicken
Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
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Step 5: Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

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Step 6: Add Flavor
Depending on your chosen flavor variation, add the cocoa powder, fresh berries, or chopped pistachios to the cooled base mixture and stir well to combine.
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Step 7: Chill the Mixture
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

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Step 8: Churn the Mixture
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
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Step 9: Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the churned gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to harden before serving.