| Traditional Italian Gelato |
This classic gelato recipe comes from an Italian family tradition... |
dessert, Italian, frozen treats |
{"title":"Traditional Italian Gelato","description":"This classic gelato recipe comes from an Italian family tradition, providing a creamy base you can customize with your favorite flavors.","full_ingredient_list":["2 cups milk","1 cup heavy cream","4 egg yolks","\u00bd cup sugar","salt (optional)"],"components":[{"name":"Gelato Base","ingredients":[{"name":"milk","quantity":"2 cups","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"heavy cream","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"egg yolks","quantity":"4","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"sugar","quantity":"\u00bd cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"pinch","preparation_notes":"optional","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["medium saucepan","large bowl","whisk","wooden spoon","sieve or fine strainer","ice cream maker","sealed container"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Combine milk and cream in a medium saucepan. Heat until foam appears around the edges, then remove from heat.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until frothy.","tips":""},{"step_number":3,"description":"Gradually whisk the warm milk into the egg yolk mixture.","tips":"Whisk constantly to avoid cooking the eggs."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until it slightly thickens and coats the back of the spoon.","tips":"Remove from heat immediately if small lumps of egg appear."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, cover, and chill for several hours or overnight.","tips":"This ensures a smooth gelato base."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a sealed container and freeze until firm.","tips":"If gelato becomes too hard, let it soften in the refrigerator."}]}],"prep_time":"15 minutes","cook_time":"3 hours","total_time":"3 hours 15 minutes","servings":"4","tags":["dessert","Italian","frozen treats"],"notes":"Feel free to customize this gelato base by adding in flavors like vanilla, chocolate shavings, or fruit purees before freezing."} |
