Jul 14 2026

Gelato Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Italian-style ice cream in various flavors.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Milk and Cream

    In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm, but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Temper the Egg Mixture

    Slowly pour a small amount of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously. This will temper the eggs. Gradually add the rest of the milk mixture while continuing to whisk.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mixture

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon.

  5. 5

    Add Vanilla

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the base cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.

Flavoring

  1. 6

    Prepare Flavors

    Once the base is chilled, divide the mixture into separate bowls for each flavor you want to create.

  2. 7

    Add Flavorings

    For chocolate gelato, mix in the cocoa powder. For strawberry gelato, fold in the pureed strawberries. For pistachio gelato, stir in the chopped pistachios.

Churning and Freezing

  1. 8

    Churn the Gelato

    Pour the flavored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the gelato is thick and creamy.

  2. 9

    Freeze the Gelato

    Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until set.

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