Gelato Recipe

Inspired by Il Ritorno

Time4h

Serves6

Choice of Nutella, Vanilla, Vanilla Bourbon, Creme Fraiche

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Base
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming, but not boiling.
2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale and thick. Gradually pour in about a cup of the warm milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
3
Combine and Thicken
Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4
Cool the Base
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely chilled.

5
Flavor the Gelato
Divide the chilled base into three separate bowls. In the first bowl, mix in the Nutella until fully combined. In the second bowl, add the vanilla bourbon. In the third bowl, gently fold in the creme fraiche.
6
Churn the Gelato
Pour each flavored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
7
Freeze
Transfer the gelato to airtight containers and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.