Vanilla Gelato (Italian Food)

Vanilla Gelato

Vanilla Gelato

Vanilla Gelato

Vanilla Gelato

Vanilla Gelato

Ingredients:

• 5 Large Egg Yolks At Room Temperature
• 3/4 Cup Of Granulated Sugar
• 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 Vanilla Pod, Sliced Lengthwise
• Pinch of Salt

Direction:

In a large bowl, beat together the egg yolks and sugar until light and thick. Heat the milk, cream, vanilla pod, and salt in a heavy saucepan and heat over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from the heat. Take 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture, and slowly whisk it into the beaten eggs. Next whisk the egg mixture into the saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring continuosly until the mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a metal bowl and refrigerate until cold. Once the custard mixture is cold, transfer it into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturers instructions. Serve immediately, or freeze in an airtight container until you are ready to use.
Makes About 1 Quart