Strawberry Gelato Italian Style Recipes

STRAWBERRY GELATO

Steps:

• Remove the stems and leaves from the strawberries and rinse in cold water.
• Place the strawberries, lemon juice and the sugar in a food processor and process until liquefied.
• Add the milk and run the food processor until all the mixture is smooth.
• Whip the cream with a wire whisk until it begins to thicken slightly and becomes the consistency of buttermilk.
• Mix the cream and strawberry mixture in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Pour the mixture into a gelato or ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions.
• Place the finished gelato into a freezer safe container and allow to fully freeze before serving (2-3 hours).

GELATO ALLA FRAGOLA - STRAWBERRY GELATO

Steps:

• In a blender combine the strawberries, sugar and whole milk and puree until smooth.
• Add in the heavy cream and mix just enough to combine (you do not want to whip the cream). Add in the lemon juice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Refrigerating overnight is best because it will allow the flavor to intensify.
• Transfer the mixture into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve at once with fresh cut strawberries, if desired, or freeze for up to one month.

STRAWBERRY GELATO

Steps:

• Combine the milk and the cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil for about 4 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Puree the strawberries and stir into the milk mixture. Set the mixture aside to cool.
• Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar together until creamy.
• Stir the cooled strawberry mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Cook in the top of a double boiler for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour the custard into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 3 hours. Stir the gelato vigorously or process in a food processor, and return it to the freezer for another 3 hours. Alternately, an ice cream maker can be used for this step, follow the manufacturer's directions.
• Serve garnished with fruit.

STRAWBERRY GELATO

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add cream, processing just until combined. Remove to a bowl; stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 4 hours., Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.), Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 3-4 hours.