Gelati

Here are a couple of Gelato recipes that are very delicious. The nice thing about making this gelato versus making traditional ice cream out of fresh custard is that the gelato is much healthier. There are no eggs used, yet instead I use cornstarch. I have two recipes here. One is for a very refreshing tasting mint gelato, while the other is a decadent chocolate hazelnut gelato.

Fresh Mint Gelato


2 Cups Whole Milk, plus 2T extra
1/3 cup sugar
1T Cornstarch
1 - 3/4oz pkg of fresh mint
3 drops Green food coloring
pinch of salt

Method:
Heat 2 cups of milk & sugar in sauce pan to boil
mix cornstarch with 2T whole milk to dilute
add cornstarch mix to hot cream and cook whisking occasionally for 5 minutes
add salt and food coloring
pour over fresh mint into stainless steal mixing bowl
steep over night in refrigerator
strain out mint and discard
follow ice cream maker instructions next
then freeze for a couple of hours
serve immediately


Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato

2 cups Whole Milk, plus 2T extra
1/3 cup sugar
1T Cornstarch
1/3 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
1/2 Cup Hazelnuts, Toasted & peeled
pinch of salt

Method:
Heat 2 cups of milk & sugar in sauce pan to boil
mix cornstarch with 2T whole milk to dilute
add cornstarch mix to hot cream and cook whisking occasionally for 5 minutes
add salt and chocolate hazelnut spread
whisk together
transfer to stainless steel mixing bowl
refrigerate over night
follow ice cream maker instructions next
then freeze for a couple of hours
top with toasted hazelnuts
serve immediately