Gelato Recipe
Today, we're diving into the delightful world of gelato, a creamy frozen dessert that's sure to make your taste buds dance with joy.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- tPinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparing the BaseIn a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it's warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Step 2: Tempering the EggsIn a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.SSlowly pour a small amount of the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. This step, known as tempering, prevents the eggs from scrambling.
- Step 3: Combining and CookingGradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. The mixture will thicken and coat the back of the spoon.
- Step 4: Infusing FlavorRemove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. This is where the magic of flavor comes to life!
- Step 5: StrainingPour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl. This step ensures your gelato base is silky smooth.
- Step 6: Chilling and ChurningCover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly cold.Once chilled, follow your ice cream maker's instructions to churn the mixture into creamy gelato perfection. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
- Step 7: Freezing and ServingTransfer the churned gelato into an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours to firm up.Scoop into bowls or cones, and enjoy the creamy goodness!