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Authentic Vanilla Bean Gelato

Name: Authentic Vanilla Bean Gelato
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 6 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Luxuriously creamy vanilla gelato made with real vanilla bean delivers an intense, aromatic flavor that puts commercial ice cream to shame. The custard-based method creates that signature dense, silky texture that melts on your tongue, while the vanilla beans infuse every spoonful with authentic depth. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying serious ice cream cravings on a special occasion.

Prep

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

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1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine milk, cream, vanilla bean pods, and seeds. Heat over medium heat until just beginning to simmer, then remove from heat.
2
In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes.
3
Slowly pour 1/3 of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
4
Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture coats the back of the spoon (170°F).
5
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in salt.
6
Cover with plastic wrap directly touching the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7
Remove vanilla bean pods and churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, typically 20-25 minutes.
8
Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.