Gelato Recipe
Homemade Italian ice cream with various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Preparation of Gelato Base
- 1
Whip the Cream and Milk
In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Whisk them together until combined.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and egg yolks until the mixture is thick and pale.
- 3
- 4
Heat the Mixture
Pour the combined mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 170°F or 77°C).
- 5
Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Making Flavor Variations
- 6
Prepare Chocolate Gelato
When the base is chilled, stir in chocolate syrup until well combined. Proceed to churn.
- 7
Prepare Strawberry Gelato
For strawberry gelato, mix in the pureed strawberries into the chilled base before churning.
- 8
Prepare Coffee Gelato
For coffee gelato, add the brewed and cooled coffee into the chilled base mixture and stir well.
Churning and Freezing
- 9
Churn the Mixture
Pour the chilled base (with flavor if desired) 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 churned gelato into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
- 11
Serve
Scoop the gelato into bowls or cones and enjoy your homemade Italian ice cream!