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Coffee Gelato

4.5

(14)

(GELATO AL CAFFE)

This gelato is an all-time favorite.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

5 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk yolks and sugar in large bowl to blend. Bring milk to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot milk into egg mixture; then whisk in espresso mixture. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 8 minutes (do not boil). Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

    Step 2

    Process custard in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze in covered container. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.)

TagsGelatoIce CreamFrozen DessertDessertEspressoCoffeeBeveragesItalianEuropeanGluten FreeNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerEasyIce Cream MachineBon Appétit
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