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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Whisk Sugar and Egg Yolks
In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and egg yolks until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 3
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- 5
Cool and Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, stir in the vanilla extract.
Flavoring the Gelato
- 6
Choose Your Flavor
Divide the base mixture into separate bowls based on the number of flavors you want to create.
- 7
Add Flavorings
For chocolate gelato, mix in cocoa powder until fully incorporated. For strawberry gelato, fold in the pureed strawberries. For pistachio gelato, stir in the chopped pistachios. For coffee gelato, add the ground coffee and mix well. For mint gelato, add the chopped mint leaves.
- 8
Chill the Mixture
Cover each bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to cool completely.
Churning and Freezing
- 9
Churn the Gelato
Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 10
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the churned gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
- 11
Serve
Scoop the gelato into bowls or cones and enjoy your homemade Italian gelato!