Gelato

Recipe Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat over medium flame until it starts to simmer, then remove from the heat.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick.

3. 3

   Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon.

5. 5

   Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Stir in vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate the custard until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.

7. 7

   Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. 8

   Transfer the churned gelato to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 2-4 hours, before serving.