Gelato De Giorno Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Making the Gelato Base

   In a saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and half of the sugar. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling.

2. 2

   Whisking the Egg Yolks

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the remaining sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.

3. 3

   Temper the Egg Mixture

   Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the yolks.

4. 4

   Cooking the Mixture

   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Cooling the Base

   Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   Churning

   Once the base is chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until thick and creamy.

7. 7

   Freezing

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