How do I make classic italian gelato?

Take a sweet ride to Italy with our classic Italian gelato recipe! Creamy, dreamy, and oh so delicious. Bellissimo!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make classic Italian gelato. Items include: Whole Milk Heavy Cream Granulated Sugar Egg Yolks

Whole Milk 1 cup
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Granulated Sugar 3/4 cup
Egg Yolks 4

Take note
Be careful not to get brain freeze from eating too much gelato! Also, ensure you have an ice cream maker to achieve that perfect creamy texture.

1

Heat the milk and cream

Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.

2

Mix the sugar and egg yolks

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until they are pale and fluffy. This will take a few minutes of arm workout, but trust me, it's worth it!

3

Temper the egg mixture

Take a ladleful of the hot milk and cream mixture and slowly pour it into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. This will temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling when added to the hot liquid.

4

Combine everything

Now, pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream. Cook the mixture over low heat until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.

5

Chill it out

Once your gelato base has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Then, transfer the mixture to the fridge and let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Patience is key here, my friend!

6

Time to churn

When your gelato base has chilled, it's time to churn it! Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Don't have an ice cream maker? No worries! You can also use the freeze-and-stir method by placing the mixture in a shallow dish in the freezer and stirring it every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency. Just be prepared for a little more elbow grease.

7

Enjoy your masterpiece

Once your gelato is churned and ready, transfer it to a lidded container and let it firm up in the freezer for a couple of hours. Then, scoop it into bowls or cones, and take a big bite of pure Italian bliss. Bellissimo!