Classic Vanilla Gelato – A Step-by-Step Recipe with Photos

Nutritional value per serving

230.6 kcal

Proteins: 4 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

Classic vanilla gelato is a wonderful accompaniment to both cookies and tea. It's also a worthy dessert on its own. It's easy and simple to prepare, as any home cook has the necessary ingredients. Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor—this statement aptly applies to gelato as well.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Egg yolk

4 pcs
Milk

250 ml
Cream 33%

250 ml
Sugar

150 ml
Vanilla extract

4 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour milk into a deep bowl, add cream and 125 grams of sugar.

Step 2

Heat the mixture until fine bubbles appear. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.

Step 3

Combine the yolks and the remaining sugar. Beat until creamy.

Step 4

Pour a little of the hot mixture into the yolks and beat for 1–2 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the yolk mixture into the milk-cream mixture in a small stream, whisking continuously.

Step 6

Heat the mixture over high heat to 85°C (175°F), stirring constantly. If you don't have a thermometer, keep an eye on the surface of the cream—it should bubble and become thick and viscous.

Step 7

Let the mixture cool, place the saucepan with cream in cold water.

Step 8

Transfer the cream to a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. After 1.5 hours, remove the ice cream and puree it with an immersion blender. Repeat this process 3-4 times over the course of 3 hours.

Step 9