Gelato (Egg-Based Custard) Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a classic egg-based custard gelato, a creamy and flavorful Italian frozen dessert perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan For cooking the custard base
- 1 Ice cream maker For churning the gelato
- 1 Mixing bowl For whisking ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 5 Egg yolks Large
- 2/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Or vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until it just begins to steam.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn the custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for an additional 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor variations, try adding fruit purees or chocolate chips during the churning process.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 21gVitamin A: 35000IUCalcium: 1400mgIron: 0.1mg
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