Gelato Recipe
Italian-style ice cream available in various flavors.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Prepare the Milk and Cream Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just below boiling, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Custard
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- 5
Add Vanilla Extract
Remove from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract. Allow the custard to cool to room temperature.
Flavoring and Churning
- 6
Add Flavorings
Once the custard is cooled, you can divide it into different bowls for flavoring. For chocolate gelato, add cocoa powder; for strawberry gelato, mix in the pureed strawberries; for pistachio gelato, fold in the chopped pistachios; for coffee gelato, add the brewed coffee; for mint gelato, mix in the chopped mint leaves.
- 7
Chill the Mixture
Cover each bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 8
Churn the Gelato
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- 9
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the churned gelato into an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.