Gelato Trio Recipe

Inspired by Lazia

Time3h

Serves6

rotating selection of housemade gelato

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Base
In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
2
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
3
Temper the Egg Yolks
Gradually add a ladle of the warm milk mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. Then, slowly pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan.
4
Cook the Mixture
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
5
Cool the Base
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6
Prepare Strawberry Gelato
Once the base is chilled, divide it into three equal portions. Mix one portion with the pureed strawberries until fully combined.
7
Prepare Chocolate Gelato
In another portion, mix in the melted dark chocolate until it is fully incorporated.
8
Prepare Pistachio Gelato
In the final portion, stir in the finely chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.

9
Churn the Gelato
Pour each flavor mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
10
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer each churned flavor to airtight containers and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
11
Serve
Scoop the gelato into bowls or cones and serve immediately, or store in the freezer for later enjoyment.