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Creamy Gelato Recipe Easy Homemade Indulgence You Must Try

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This creamy gelato recipe delivers a silky texture and rich flavor, perfect for homemade indulgence with a classic Italian touch. It’s quick, easy, and uses simple ingredients to create a luscious frozen treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts
  • Optional: fresh fruit purée (like strawberry or mango)
  • Optional: almond milk or oat milk (for dairy-free alternative, use coconut cream to add richness)

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk and cream: Pour 2 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream into a medium saucepan. Add the split vanilla bean and its scraped seeds. Heat gently over medium heat until steam starts to rise, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let infuse for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar: In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk 4 large egg yolks with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Temper the eggs: Slowly pour about 1 cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly. Then pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk and cream.
  4. Cook the custard: Return saucepan to low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, scraping bottom and sides to prevent sticking. Cook until custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 170°F (77°C), 7-10 minutes.
  5. Strain the custard: Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
  6. Cool down: Stir in a pinch of salt and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (if vanilla bean not used). Cool custard to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap pressed onto surface, and chill in fridge at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Churn the gelato: Pour chilled custard into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20-30 minutes, until thick and creamy.
  8. Freeze for firmness: Transfer gelato to airtight container and freeze at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Do not boil the milk and cream to avoid curdling. Temper eggs slowly to prevent scrambling. Chill custard thoroughly before churning for best texture. If no ice cream maker, freeze custard in shallow container and stir every 30 minutes until smooth. Cover gelato surface with parchment paper before freezing to prevent ice crystals.

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