Jun 09 2026

Gelato Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Creamy Italian ice cream in assorted flavors.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Gelato Base

  1. 1

    Combine Milk and Cream

    In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is warm but not boiling.

  2. 2

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Temper the Egg Mixture

    Slowly pour about half of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Then pour this mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mixture

    Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 5-7 minutes).

  5. 5

    Add Vanilla Extract

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Flavoring the Gelato

  1. 6

    Prepare Flavor Enhancements

    Depending on your desired flavor, mix in cocoa powder, fruit puree, chocolate chips, or Nutella into the cooled gelato base. Stir until fully incorporated.

Churning the Gelato

  1. 7

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.

  2. 8

    Churn the Gelato

    Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

Freezing the Gelato

  1. 9

    Transfer to Container

    Transfer the churned gelato to an airtight container and smooth the top with a spatula.

  2. 10

    Freeze

    Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

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