Gelato Recipe
Creamy Italian ice cream in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Ingredients
Method
Gelato Base Preparation
- 1
Heat Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- 5
Cool and Add Flavorings
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled (at least 2 hours).
Flavoring and Churning
- 6
Prepare Flavor Ingredients
If using fresh fruit, puree the fruit in a blender or food processor until smooth. If using chocolate or nuts, prepare them by chopping as needed.
- 7
Combine Base with Flavor
Once the base is chilled, stir in your choice of flavor: for fruit, mix in the fruit puree; for chocolate, add the chopped chocolate; for nuts, fold in the chopped nuts.
- 8
Churn the Gelato
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency (usually about 20-25 minutes).
- 9
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.