Gelato Recipe
Creamy Italian ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Preparation of Gelato Base
- 1
Heat Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
- 4
Thicken the Base
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-10 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- 5
Add Vanilla Extract
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Freezing and Flavoring
- 6
Chill the Mixture
Cover the gelato base and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.
- 7
Prepare Flavor Variations
For chocolate gelato, whisk in cocoa powder into the chilled base. For strawberry gelato, blend fresh strawberries and strain to remove seeds, then mix into the base. For pistachio, fold in chopped pistachios.
- 8
Churn the Gelato
Pour the flavored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
- 9
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.