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Vanilla Gelato is always a favourite and not difficult to make.

Summary

Preparation Time4 Hr 0 MinCooking Time20 Min

Ready In4 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4

CuisineItalianCourseDessert

TasteSweetFeelCreamy

MethodFreeze ChillSpecialityHolidays

Main IngredientMilk ProductInterest GroupGourmet

Recipe Story

Gelato is absolutely one of my favourite desserts. Italian gelato is simply amazing! It is easy to make and this vanilla bean gelato is yummy. Be sure and use a high quality vanilla bean llike Madagascar Vanilla Beans.

Ingredients

(Makes 1 quart)

1-1/2 cups heavy cream

1-1/2 cups whole milk

1 cup sugar

1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, and sugar.
Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.
Remove from heat.
Scrape the vanilla seeds into the milk, add the bean, and let sit for 30 minutes.
Strain into a clean bowl discarding the vanilla bean.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Makes 1 quart

Comments

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aparna.priya says :

This vanilla gelato looks very delicious. I always wondered how to make gelato. Thanks for the recipe...

Posted on: 2 April 2009 - 10:10am

vandana says :

This vanilla gelato looks delicious and easy to make too. I guess will have to use vanilla extract instead of the vanilla bean as it is not so easily available here. Can't wait to try it.

Posted on: 14 October 2008 - 12:24am