Coffee Gelato Recipe
Today, we're diving into the world of decadence with a scrumptious Coffee Gelato recipe.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup of quality ground coffee
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Infuse the Milk: In a saucepan, combine the milk and ground coffee. Heat over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until creamy and slightly pale.
- Combine Mixtures: Reheat the coffee-infused milk and gradually pour it into the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously. Return the combined mixture to the saucepan.
- Cook the Custard: Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
- Strain and Chill: Strain the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Chill the mixture for at least four hours or overnight.
- Churn in Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Freeze: Transfer the churned gelato into a lidded container and freeze for a few hours until it reaches the desired consistency.