Gelato Recipe
Italian-style ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Heat Milk and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- 5
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.
Flavoring and Freezing
- 6
Add Flavorings
Once the base mixture has cooled, incorporate your desired flavoring. For fresh fruit gelato, mix in the fruit puree. For chocolate gelato, melt the chocolate and stir it in. For hazelnut, whisk in Nutella. For coffee flavor, add brewed coffee.
- 7
Chill the Mixture
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
- 8
Churn the Gelato
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 9
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the churned gelato into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.