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The Easiest Homemade Strawberry Gelato (No Machine)

Shaziya
This creamy, dreamy strawberry gelato is a summer treat you can whip up in just 30 minutes—no machine required. With only 6 minutes of cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy days when you crave something special.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 2 pints

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk 16floz/450ml
  • 4 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6oz/170g
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream 8floz/225ml, 36%
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups strawberries 6oz/170g, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy-bottom saucepan, add the milk. Place over medium-low heat until it comes to a gentle simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Temper the eggs by slowly pouring in the hot milk mixture while whisking continuously.
  • Pour this custard back into the same saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon for roughly 6-8 minutes or until the custard has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Do not bring to a boil or it will curdle. (See tips above about saving curdled custard)
  • Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and let cool down at room temperature, stirring every 5 minutes or so.
  • Add in salt and vanilla to the custard and mix. To cool the custard quickly place the custard in an ice bath (see video above).
  • Once completely cooled, cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • When the custard base is cold begin to whip the cream on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the custard base into the whipped cream until smooth and thickened. Don't beat or you will deflate the whipped cream.
  • Stir together the pureed strawberries and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Then, stir this into the gelato base.
  • Pour the gelato into a loaf pan or any freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer.
  • Now, after 30-60 minutes go in a whip it up to break up the ice crystals. Do this roughly 2-3 times until it thickens up (see video above for step by step)
  • Allow freezing for another 4-5 hours or until frozen before scooping. If hard to scoop allow the gelato to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until it softens slightly. Cover well and store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Keyword easy recipe, Gelato, homemade, no machine, strawberry
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