Gelato Recipe
Italian-style ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Options
Method
Preparation of Gelato Base
- 1
Combine Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- 5
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled (at least 2 hours).
Flavoring and Churning
- 6
Flavor the Base
Once the base is chilled, you can add your desired flavoring. For chocolate gelato, stir in 1 cup of chocolate syrup; for fruit gelato, fold in 1 cup of fresh fruit puree; for Nutella gelato, blend in 1 cup of Nutella; or for matcha gelato, whisk in 2 teaspoons of matcha powder.
- 7
Churn the Gelato
Pour the flavored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency (usually about 20-30 minutes).
- 8
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- 9
Serve
Scoop the gelato into bowls or cones and enjoy your homemade Italian-style gelato!
