Vanilla Bean Gelato
Rich, creamy authentic Italian vanilla bean gelato recipe.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Bean Pod, scraped
Instructions
- If using real vanilla bean pods, split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the milk. If using vanilla bean paste, you can add it to the milk mixture.
- Bring the milk to a simmer over low heat.
- While still warm, stir in the cream and sugar until the sugar crystals are fully dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool completely in the refrigerator, then remove the vanilla pod.
- Churn in an ice cream maker until thick and creamy. Eat right away or place in a freezer-safe ice cream container to harden.
Notes
Recipe from Gelato University in Bologna, Italy for Fior di Latte Gelato:
Whole Milk 550 grams
Heavy Cream 250 grams
Sugar 200 grams
3 cm Vanilla Bean
Heavy Cream 250 grams
Sugar 200 grams
3 cm Vanilla Bean
