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Easy Gelato - Homemade Italian Ice Cream

Enjoy a creamy and delicious homemade gelato that's perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Frozen Treat
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gelato Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 spoonful of vanilla bean paste
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparing the Gelato Base
  1. Warm the milk, cream, half the sugar, and salt in a saucepan until steaming, not boiling.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until it looks a little lighter.
  3. Slowly pour some warm milk mixture into the yolks while whisking, then pour it all back into the pot.
  4. Cook on low, stirring constantly, until it lightly coats the back of a spoon. Do not rush this.
  5. Take it off the heat and stir in vanilla.
  6. Chill fully in the fridge, then churn until thick and softly set.
  7. Freeze for 2 to 4 hours to firm up, then scoop.

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, chill your base overnight if possible. Serve in a bowl with a sprinkle of flaky salt or as a layered dessert.