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 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.
- 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
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- 5
Add Flavoring
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
Flavoring and Churning
- 6
Prepare Flavors
For strawberry gelato, puree the fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth. For chocolate gelato, mix in the chocolate syrup. For pistachio gelato, fold in the chopped pistachios.
- 7
Churn the Gelato
Pour the chilled base mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 8
Freeze
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
