Authentic Italian Chocolate Gelato Recipe
Indulge in the rich and authentic flavors of this Italian Chocolate Gelato recipe. Creamy, chocolatey, and oh-so-decadent, this frozen treat will transport your taste buds to Italy with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Boiling, Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Chocolate Mixture:
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of bitter cocoa powder
- 3.5 oz of dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
Finishing Touches:
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Mixture: In a bowl, mix cocoa and 1/3 cup of sugar. Transfer to a saucepan, add cold milk, and heat on low. Stir in chopped chocolate until melted. Whip egg yolks with remaining sugar until frothy. Gradually stir hot chocolate milk into the egg cream. Cook over low heat until thickened.
- Finish the Gelato: Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream and vanilla. Transfer to ice cream maker or gelato container. Follow ice cream maker instructions or freeze in the container, whisking every 30 minutes for 5 hours.
Notes
- Be cautious not to overheat the milk mixture to prevent curdling.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture before cooling.
- Experiment with adding nuts or chocolate chunks for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Italian Chocolate Gelato, Chocolate Gelato Recipe, Authentic Gelato, Homemade Gelato
