Gelato Recipe
Italian-style ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Combine Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk Sugar and Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg yolks, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Custard
Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- 5
Add Vanilla
Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Cool the Base
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Flavoring the Gelato
- 7
Choose Your Flavor
Decide on your desired flavor. For chocolate gelato, melt the chocolate, and for fruit gelato, prepare your fruit puree. For nut gelato, use nut paste.
- 8
Mix Flavoring
Once the base is chilled, stir in your chosen flavoring ingredient until evenly combined.
Churning the Gelato
- 9
Churn the Mixture
Pour the flavored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 10
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.