Gelato (1 Scoop) Recipe

Gelato Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Base

   In a saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, but do not let it boil.

2. 2

   Whisk the Egg Yolks

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are pale. Slowly add a small amount of the warm milk mixture to the yolks to temper them, whisking constantly. Then, pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the milk and cream.

3. 3

   Cook the Mixture

   Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Flavor the Gelato

   Divide the base into three separate bowls. In the first bowl, add dark chocolate until melted; in the second, stir in brewed Kona coffee; and in the third, mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Chill and Freeze

   Allow the mixtures to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Once chilled, churn each mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then transfer to a container and freeze for about 4 hours before serving.