How Do You Make Real Italian Gelato?
Gelato simply means “frozen” in Italian. This historic delicacy dates back to the 1600’s, when credited inventor Bernardo Buonatalenti pleasantly surprised the court of Catherina de Medici with his frozen creation, and ever since Gelato has been pleasing many a palate. Gelato is not the same as American known ice cream; the main differences are that Gelato does not contain as much air, which causes a more intense flavor. The good news is, it is healthier than regular ice cream, as it (usually) contains all natural ingredients and less butter fat, and thus, fewer calories. Cookware and ingredients you will need to make Gelato: • 2 cups milk • 1 cup heavy cream • 4 egg yolks • 1/2 cup sugar • sauce pan • large bowl • strainer • ice cream maker • container that seals • Take the sauce pan, and mix the milk with the cream. Heat it until foam forms around the edges, and then remove it immediately from the heat. • Now, take your large bowl and beat the four egg yolks and sugar until they are
