Italian Coffee Gelato Recipe: Creamy and Authentic Flavor

Name: Italian Coffee Gelato Recipe: Creamy and Authentic Flavor
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.75 cup granulated sugar (divided); 5 large egg yolks; 0.5 cup strongly brewed espresso (cooled); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.13 tsp salt (a pinch)

This Italian Coffee Gelato offers an intense, authentic coffee flavor paired with a dense, silky texture, making it a world-class dessert. It's crafted with high-quality espresso and a blend of whole milk and heavy cream, ensuring a rich mouthfeel. Ideal for serving after a hearty meal, this gelato is a delightful way to impress guests with a taste of Italy right from your kitchen.

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35 min total4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•2 cups whole milk
•1 cup heavy cream
•0.75 cup granulated sugar (divided)
•5 large egg yolks
•0.5 cup strongly brewed espresso (cooled)
•1 tsp vanilla extract
•0.13 tsp salt (a pinch)

Instructions

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk, heavy cream, and half of the sugar over medium heat until steaming, but do not let it boil.
2
Stir in the cooled espresso and vanilla extract.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until the mixture becomes pale.
4
Slowly whisk in about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs.
5
Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
6
Cook over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until the base thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-8 minutes).