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🍨 Authentic Italian Gelato Recipe – Creamy & Easy to Make

Gelato is Italy’s most famous frozen dessert, loved worldwide for its silky texture, rich flavors, and lower fat content compared to ice cream. If you’ve been searching for a homemade gelato recipe that’s easy, authentic, and delicious – this is the perfect one.

In this post, you’ll learn how to make gelato at home, step by step, with pro tips and flavor variations.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Gelato Recipe

  • Creamier and denser than regular ice cream
  • Uses simple, fresh ingredients
  • Endless flavor options (chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, strawberry, and more)
  • Perfect summer dessert for the whole family

📝 Ingredients (Base Gelato Recipe)

  • 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ⅔ cup (130g) sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean for authentic flavor)

👉 For flavor variations:

  • Chocolate Gelato → add ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pistachio Gelato → blend ½ cup pistachios into the base
  • Strawberry Gelato → blend 1 cup fresh strawberries

👩‍🍳 How to Make Gelato (Step by Step)

  1. Heat the Milk & Cream
    In a saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat gently until warm (do not boil).

  2. Whisk Egg Yolks & Sugar
    In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.

  3. Temper the Mixture
    Slowly add warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously.

  4. Cook the Custard
    Return mixture to the saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring, until it thickens slightly (coats the back of a spoon).

  5. Add Flavor
    Stir in vanilla or your chosen flavoring. Cool completely.

  6. Churn
    Pour into an ice cream maker and churn until creamy.

  7. Freeze & Serve
    Transfer to a container, freeze for 3-4 hours, then scoop and enjoy.

💡 Tips for Perfect Gelato

  • Chill custard mixture overnight for the smoothest texture.
  • Use whole milk – skim milk won’t give the same creaminess.
  • Don’t overchurn; gelato should be slightly softer than ice cream.

🍦 Serving Ideas

  • Serve in waffle cones or bowls with fresh fruit.
  • Top with chocolate sauce, nuts, or caramel drizzle.
  • Pair with Italian desserts like tiramisu, panna cotta, or biscotti.

📌 Recipe Card – Gelato (Printable)

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Chill Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6

Similar Recipes:

🍫 Chocolate Gelato Recipe – Rich & Creamy Italian Dessert

This authentic chocolate gelato is smooth, rich, and full of cocoa flavor. Unlike regular ice cream, it has a dense and silky texture that melts in your mouth.

🌰 Pistachio Gelato Recipe – Classic Italian Flavor

A true Italian favorite, pistachio gelato is nutty, creamy, and irresistibly delicious. Made with real pistachios, it’s one of the most popular flavors found in Italian gelaterias.

🍓 Strawberry Gelato Recipe – Fresh & Fruity

This strawberry gelato is made with fresh strawberries, giving it a sweet and tangy flavor. Perfect for summer, it’s lighter and more refreshing than ice cream.

🥭 Mango Gelato Recipe – Tropical & Refreshing

For a fruity twist, try this mango gelato recipe. With ripe mangoes, creamy milk, and a hint of lemon, it’s refreshing and tropical – a perfect summer dessert.

🍋 Lemon Gelato Recipe – Zesty & Light

This lemon gelato is tangy, refreshing, and light. It’s the ideal palate cleanser after a rich meal and a popular choice in Italian summers.

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