Description
Discover the magic of authentic Italian gelato with these seven irresistible frozen treats. Each recipe is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for cooling off on a warm day or impressing your guests with a taste of Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and cream, then heat gently until you see foam forming around the edges.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture becomes frothy.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks and sugar, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon. If you notice any small lumps forming, take the pan off the heat right away.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results. Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer the finished ice cream to a sealed container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours or more.
Notes
For the best texture, let your gelato soften for a few minutes at room temperature before scooping. Try experimenting with seasonal fruits or classic Italian flavors like pistachio, hazelnut, or stracciatella.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churn
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg