Jul 14 2026
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Spumone Gelato Recipe

Inspired by Il Fornaio Sacramento
Time3h
Serves8

strawberry, chocolate hazelnut & pistachio gelato | cherries | chocolate chips | pistachios | raspberry & chocolate sauce

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Ingredients

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Gelato Base

Strawberry Gelato

Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato

Pistachio Gelato

Toppings

Method

Gelato Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Prepare Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly add about a cup of the warm milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

  3. 3

    Thicken the Base

    Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes).

  4. 4

    Cool and Chill

    Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Strawberry Gelato Preparation

  1. 5

    Puree Strawberries

    Blend the fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain to remove seeds if desired.

  2. 6

    Combine with Base

    Once the gelato base is chilled, fold in the strawberry puree into the base until well combined.

Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

    Fold in the chocolate hazelnut spread into the gelato base until evenly mixed.

Pistachio Gelato Preparation

  1. 8

    Incorporate Pistachios

    Fold in the finely chopped pistachios into the gelato base until evenly distributed.

Freezing and Serving

  1. 9

    Churn Gelato

    Pour each flavor into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  2. 10

    Freeze Gelato

    Transfer each gelato flavor into separate containers and freeze until firm (at least 4 hours).

  3. 11

    Serve and Garnish

    To serve, layer scoops of each gelato flavor in bowls. Top with fresh cherries, chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, raspberry sauce, and chocolate sauce as desired.

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