Ice Cream, Sorbet & Gelato Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Sorbet Base
Gelato Base
Method
Ice Cream Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ice Cream Base
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream and whole milk over medium heat until warm. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks. Slowly add the warm cream mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the saucepan and cook on low heat until thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract and chill.
- 2
Churn Ice Cream
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
Sorbet Preparation
- 3
Prepare Sorbet Base
In a mixing bowl, combine the fruit puree, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
- 4
Churn Sorbet
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
Gelato Preparation
- 5
Prepare Gelato Base
In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream, sugar, and cornstarch. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Chill the mixture.
- 6
Churn Gelato
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.