Classic Vanilla Gelato
Total time5 hr 20 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time15 min
4.7(14)
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6 servings
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 5 large egg yolks
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the milk, heavy cream, vanilla bean pod, and vanilla seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until steam rises and small bubbles form around the edges, about 5 minutes — do not boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- 2
Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until the mixture is pale yellow and falls from the whisk in a thick ribbon, about 2 minutes.
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