Jul 14 2026
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Gelato Recipe

Inspired by Sunn’s
Time4h
Serves6

Italian-style ice cream with various flavors.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Heat the Milk and Cream

    In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is steaming 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 smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine and Thicken

    Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Once combined, return the mixture to 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).

  4. 4

    Cool the Base

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into a bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Flavoring and Churning

  1. 5

    Add Flavorings

    Once the base is chilled, stir in the flavoring of your choice (chocolate, fruit puree, coffee, or hazelnut paste) until fully incorporated.

  2. 6

    Churn the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency (about 20-25 minutes).

  3. 7

    Freeze the Gelato

    Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours until firm.

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