Gelato-strawberry Recipe
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Ingredients
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Gelato Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly. Remove the stems and slice them in half. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Sweeten the Strawberries
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the sliced strawberries and toss gently. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes to macerate and release their juices.
- 3
Blend the Mixture
In a blender, combine the macerated strawberries (along with their juices), remaining sugar (2 tablespoons), whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Chill the Mixture
Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Cover it and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or until it is thoroughly chilled.
- 5
Churn the Gelato
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 6
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the churned gelato to an airtight container. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- 7
Serve
Scoop the gelato into bowls or cones and enjoy your homemade strawberry gelato!