CLASSIC GELATO BASE (VANILLA FLAVOR)
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it just starts to bubble around the edge (no need to bring it to a boil). Remove from the heat and reserve.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large mixing bowl if you're using a hand mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is thick and creamy (about 2 minutes at medium speed). With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in one ladleful of the hot milk into the egg mixture. Slowly pour in the rest of the mixture and beat until the milk is well incorporated.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture back into the saucepan, add the vanilla bean, and place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the custard coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- Remove from the heat. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours, or preferably overnight to infuse the custard with a deeper vanilla flavor.
- Fish the vanilla bean out of the custard, then pour the custard through a fine mesh strainer into the bowl of an ice cream maker (straining the mixture will ensure a silky smooth gelato). Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Stop the machine when the gelato is icy but still soft.
- STORAGE: Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about two hours.Classic gelato is at its creamiest and best if enjoyed within 2 weeks. Past that, some ice crystals will inevitably start forming (especially if the gelato is kept in the freezer section of a regular fridge, as opposed to a chest freezer) and the texture won't be quite as smooth. The gelato will still be perfectly edible for up to 2 months, but my advice is: enjoy it as quickly as possible after churning.Always take gelato out to room temperature 15 to 20 minutes before serving to soften it and make it easier to scoop.
- SERVING: Always take Gianduja gelato out to room temperature 20 minutes before serving to make it easier to scoop. This will also allow you to enjoy the treat at its ideal temperature and texture.
- VARIATIONS: Use this versatile base to make a variety of gelato flavors, such as Pistachio, Raspberry Rose, Blueberry, or Cherry Ripple!
- MAKE IT DAIRY FREE: Substitute lactose-free milk or oat milk for the regular milk, and lactose-free heavy cream or soy cream for the regular heavy cream.
- MAKE IT VEGAN: Get my recipe and instructions for making vegan gelato.
BASIC GELATO RECIPE
You're going to love this basic gelato recipe, which can be used as a starting point to add countless flavor combinations. It's also wonderful on it's own!
Provided by Jennifer Farley
Categories Dessert
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth, thick, and pale yellow. This will take around 30 seconds. Whisk in the milk, cream, salt and vanilla until evenly combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisking almost constantly, cook the mixture until an instant-read thermometer reads 170 degrees F, approximately 10 minutes.
- Strain the gelato base through a fine mesh strainer into a medium-size bowl, preferably one with a pouring spout.
- Place plastic wrap directly against the surface of the liquid to prevent a skin from forming. Chill until the mixture is very cold, at least 6 hours or up to two days in advance.
- Briefly whisk the mixture, then prepare in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
- Once the gelato has finished spinning, it will likely be a soft serve consistency. Transfer to a loaf pan (or similar sized pan), cover, and freeze until fully frozen but scoopable, up to 2 hours.
- Enjoy within 1-2 weeks for best flavor and texture. If the gelato is too firm to scoop directly out of the freezer, let it sit on the counter or in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Sodium 187 mg, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASIC GELATO BASE
This is base for all gelato recipes. Nuts, fruit, chocolate and many other things can be added to make further creations of gelato
Provided by Lab Chef
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 quart, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The Base:.
- In a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy, thick and ribbon like. 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.
- Pour the mixture through a sieve or fine strainer into a bowl. Cover, and chill for several hours or overnight.
- At this point, you can add 2 tablespoons of any alcohol you think would taste good with your flavors. This would also be when you would want to add the vanilla extract.
- Place your mixture in the freezer for 20 minutes before churning, so the mix is as close to 0°C (32°F) as possible.
- 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.
- A little tip for service: because gelato contains less fat, it tends to freeze a lot harder. Take your gelato out of the freezer approximately 15 minutes before serving to soften it.
- Adding Flavors:.
- Add fruit purees, or real juice, make sure that the puree does not exceed 1/2 the base volume (unfrozen), or the juice 1/4 the base volume.
- Add Nuts, chucks/chips, dried fruit or chopped fresh fruit; no more than 1/4 the base volume. Added in the last 1-2 minutes of the freezing cycle. Can be folded in before after churning but before freezing.
- Chocolate sauce (Hershey's ®), Nutella ®, or peanut butter can be added to base before freezing, or after cooking based on consistency of product being added. 1/4 - 1/2 cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 274.1, Sodium 115.8, Carbohydrate 45.1, Sugar 43.7, Protein 7.7
BASIC WINE GELATO
Steps:
- Heat and mix milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan to 180 degrees F. Cool in the refrigerator overnight. Add wine and freeze in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions.
CLASSIC GELATO
Gelato, Italian ice cream, is easy to make at home and you don't need an ice cream machine. This vanilla recipe is a good starting point.
Provided by Elaine Lemm
Categories Dessert
Time 3h25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Warm the milk in a large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, and the milk powder. Stir well to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to infuse while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Place the egg yolks into the bowl of a stand mixer with the remaining vanilla extract and sugar. Whisk for at least 10 minutes until the eggs are light, fluffy, and increased in volume.
- Put a mixing bowl large enough to hold the custard into the freezer or chill the bowl with ice cubes.
- Gently reheat the milk mixture until warm but not hot or boiling to avoid curdling the custard.
- Pour the liquid slowly over the beaten eggs with the mixer running on medium speed; take care and do not rush this process.
- Return the custard to the pan and place over low heat. Stir continuously and cook slowly and gently until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
- Pour the custard into the chilled bowl and continue to stir until the custard is cold.
- Pour the gelato into a plastic tub with a well-fitting lid. Put into the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Take the custard out and beat with either a fork, hand whisk, or electric hand mixer to break down the custard into a smooth consistency. Do this 3 or 4 times every 30 minutes.
- Store the gelato in a plastic tub with a well-fitting lid.
- Remove the gelato from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving.
- Cut a circle of greaseproof paper and lay this on the surface of the custard (this prevents a skin forming). Put the custard into the fridge for 3 to 4 hours or even overnight.
- Churn in ice cream machine following the manufacturer's instructions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 108 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 2 pints (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GELATO DI CREMA - VANILLA CREAM BASE FOR GELATO
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar until pale yellow and thickens up.
- Combine the whole milk, heavy cream and 1 vanilla bean, sliced in half lengthwise in a saucepan. Heat the mixture just until it starts to bubble along the edges. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Remove from the heat.
- Remove the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds with the tip if a small knife and add the seeds back into the milk mixture. Discard the vanilla bean shell.
- While whisking the egg mixture add in about a cup of the warm milk mixture and combine together. Then add in the rest of the egg mixture to the milk. Heat the mixture slowly to 175 to 180 degrees F. The custard should be thickened and coat the back of a wooden spoon. Do not allow the custard to simmer.
- Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve, cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
- You can transfer this custard into the ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions. This will make vanilla gelato, or you can make the following variations.
- Espresso: add 1/2 cup of chilled espresso coffee into the custard.
- Chocolate: add 3 ounces melted bittersweet chocolate into the warm custard before chilling.
- Pistachio or hazelnuts: In a blender add 6 ounces shelled pistachios with the heavy cream and puree before adding into the saucepan.
- Amaretto: Stir in 1/2 cup of crushed amaretto cookies into the milk before heating and add 1-ounce amaretto liqueur into the finished chilled custard before freezing.
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