Gelato Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Make the Base

   In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just below boiling.

2. 2

   Whisk Egg Yolks

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.

3. 3

   Temper the Egg Mixture

   Slowly pour about half of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the yolks. Then pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

4. 4

   Cook the Mixture

   Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).

5. 5

   Cool the Base

   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into a bowl and cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (at least 4 hours or overnight).

6. 6

   Churn the Gelato

   Once the base is chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

7. 7

   Freeze the Gelato

   Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.