Rich Chocolate Gelato



Indulge in the velvety richness of this homemade chocolate gelato. With a perfect balance of cocoa and bittersweet chocolate, this creamy dessert is a decadent treat for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and cocoa powder

Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar and cocoa dissolve, and the mixture begins to simmer

Remove from heat and add chopped bittersweet chocolate

Stir until chocolate is completely melted and incorporated

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks

Slowly pour a ladleful of the hot chocolate mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs

Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate mixture, stirring constantly

Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon about 5-7 minutes

Do not let it boil

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the gelato base to prevent a skin from forming

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight

Once chilled, pour the gelato base into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a creamy, frozen consistency

Transfer the churned gelato into a container, cover with a lid, and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving


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