Gelato

     

Basic Gelato Recipe…from my Italian mother-in-law. This recipe may be used as a base for your favorite flavors. Try adding vanilla, shaved chocolate or your favorite fruits. Experiment with desired flavors!

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar

  • COOK

    3 hrs

  • READY IN

    3 hrs

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture gels slightly and coats the back of the spoon. If small egg lumps begin to show, remove from heat immediately.
  3. Pour the mixture through a sieve or fine strainer into a bowl. Cover, and chill for several hours or overnight.
  4. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a sealed container, and freeze until firm. If the gelato is too firm, place it in the refrigerator until it reaches the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 416 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Cholesterol: 296 mg
Fat: 28.8 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 7.9 g
Sodium: 81 mg