I wanted to share a basic gelato recipe with you, but I have to admit I was confused by the many “basic” recipes. I researched several different versions and came up with the one below. I found there are many variations in the ingredients and in the quantities. I think this is one of those times when you just have to play with it and make adjustments to suit your tastes. Here goes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of milk (whole, low fat or non fat)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of fat free powdered milk
- 8 eggs (yolks only)
- 1 cup of light cream or half & half or fat free half & half
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of prepared fruit
Directions
Since the DeLonghi gelato maker has a built in refrigeration unit, you do not have to freeze your container ahead of time.
- Heat the milk, sugar and powdered milk in a large saucepan with a heavy bottom. Just heat to a slow simmer to dissolve the sugar and then lower the heat to keep the mixture warm.
- Separate the yolks from the eggs.
- Whip the egg yolks with a whisk or hand mixer until they are thick.
- Slowly add 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks constantly whisking while you pour.
- Then pour the egg mixture back into the hot milk and increase the heat to medium. Be sure to use a wooden or plastic spoon and stir for about 6-8 minutes until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the cream, whichever kind you have chosen and the vanilla. Pour the mixture through a strainer into a bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the fruit, whatever kind you want. Just fix it the way you would as if you were going to eat it and then puree the fruit in the blender. Combine with the milk/cream mixture and put it in the DeLonghi removable bowl and turn on your gelato maker. Your gelato will be ready in 30 minutes. Yum!!
Like I said before, there are many variations of this recipe. Some use less sugar, some less eggs. And of course, there are many different flavorings you can use. Let your imagination soar and create your own special gelato!
Stephanie
Italian Nonna
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