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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Heat the Dairy
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- 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 thick.
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- 5
Cool the Mixture
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled.
Flavoring and Churning
- 6
Add Flavoring
Once the base is chilled, stir in your chosen flavoring (cocoa powder for chocolate gelato, blended fruits for fruit gelato, or chocolate chips for a chocolate chip gelato).
- 7
Churn the Mixture
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 8
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the churned gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
