For the Love of Gelato

If you like ice cream you'll love these gelato recipes. It'sCocoa powder for dusting
rich creamy frozen custard flavored with chocolate,PREPARATION
fruits and nuts.Prepare the above custard recipe as directed without
Throughout the years Italy has produced some ofthe peel.
Europe's best desserts. Many of these desserts areBefore adding the remaining 3 cups of milk add 6oz of
simple to make and do not involve any complicatedsemi-sweet chocolate until melted.
techniques.Chill in the refrigerator or ice bath.
After eating an Italian meal course after course thereChop up 6 more ounces of chocolate and whisk into
is rarely any room for dessert. So any dessert servedthe mixture.
should be light and simple like fresh fruit or theseFreeze as directed.
delicious gelato recipes.Dust with cocoa powder upon serving.
Here we'll start with a basic custard cream gelato andPeach Gelato
then add a whole bunch of different ingredients to giveINGREDIENTS
it some great flavors. You'll need an ice cream maker6 cups of whole milk or 2%
for this one but its well worth the end results. Soon1 and 1/2 cups of sugar
you'll discover why this special dessert has been an12 egg yolks beaten
Italian favorite for centuries.6 to 8 peaches pitted, peeled and chopped.
Custard Cream GelatoPREPARATION
INGREDIENTSPrepare the above custard recipe as directed without
6 cups of whole milk or 2%the peel.
1 and 1/2 cups of sugarIn a blender or food processor blend peaches until
12 egg yolks beatensmooth
1 Tbls of grated orange or lemon peelBefore adding the remaining 3 cups of milk whisk in 2
PREPARATIONcups of the blended peaches.
In a large saucepan combined egg yolks, milk andChill in the refrigerator or ice bath.
sugar.Freeze as directed.
Cook and whisk over low heat until mixture sticks toStrawberry Gelato
the metal utensil.INGREDIENTS
Remove from heat and gradually mix in the remaining6 cups of whole milk or 2%
milk and grated peel making sure not to cook the eggs.1 and 1/2 cups of sugar
Cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight or place the12 egg yolks beaten
saucepan in an ice bath until completely chilled.3 cups of chopped strawberries
Freeze in a 5 quart ice cream maker according toPREPARATION
manufacturers directions.Prepare the above custard recipe as directed without
This recipe makes around 2 to 3 quarts of gelato. Thethe peel.
recipe can be adjusted to make a smaller portion but IIn a blender or food processor blend strawberries until
always say if you're going to make it you might as wellsmooth.
make enough.Before adding the remaining 3 cups of milk whisk in 3
Triple Chocolate Gelatocups of blended strawberries.
INGREDIENTSChill in the refrigerator or ice bath.
6 cups of whole milk or 2%Freeze as directed.
1 and 1/2 cups of sugarThis will give you a general idea of what kind of gelato
12 egg yolks beatenyou can make. Use your own favorite ingredients and
6 oz of semi-sweet chocolateenjoy.
6 oz of chopped semi-sweet chocolate