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Ingredients
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Gelato Flavors
Method
Making the Gelato
Vanilla Gelato
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before churning.
Strawberry Gelato
Puree the fresh strawberries in a blender. In a separate bowl, mix the chilled vanilla gelato base with the strawberry puree. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until thickened.
Pistachio Gelato
In a blender, combine the remaining vanilla gelato base with the chopped pistachios and fresh mint leaves. Blend until smooth. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until thickened.
Serving
Plating
Scoop the three gelato flavors into a bowl, placing each flavor side by side. Garnish with a few mint leaves and crushed pistachios on top.