Gelato Recipe
Italian-style ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Heat Milk and Cream
In a saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Custard
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- 5
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Flavoring and Churning
- 6
Prepare Flavor Variations
Choose your desired flavor: for chocolate, stir in cocoa powder; for strawberry, blend fresh strawberries and fold into the base; for pistachio, add chopped pistachios; for coffee, stir in brewed coffee.
- 7
Churn the Gelato
Pour the prepared mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 8
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
