Paz' Gelato

🥘 Ingredients

  • whole milk
    1 cup
  • 35% cream
    2.5 cup
  • vanilla extract
    2 tbsp
  • egg yolks
    3 large
  • granulated sugar
    1/2 cup
  1. 1
    Heat the mixture: Heat the whole milk and 35% cream over medium heat until 85C, add vanilla extract . Remove from heat and let the vanilla steep for ⏱️ 30 minutes .
    whole milk: 1 cup, 35% cream: 2.5 cup, vanilla extract: 2 tbsp
  2. 2
    Make the custard: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick. Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
    egg yolks: 3 large, granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
  3. 3
    Cook the custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. 4
    Chill the mixture: Remove the vanilla pod (if used) and let the custard cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 4 hours or overnight.
  5. 5
    Churn the gelato: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  6. 6
    Freeze the gelato: Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least ⏱️ 2 hours before serving.