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Chocolate Gelato recipe

Chocolate Gelato

This Chocolate Gelato is a simple recipe and packs a real chocolate punch.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cup whole milk divided
  • 5 oz semisweet 
  • chocolate finely chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Medium bowl
  • Ice cream maker

Method
 

  1. Over low heat in a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt until you get a blended mixture. 
  2. Add slowly just 1/4 of the milk and continue whisking to mix it well then rest the rest of the milk.
  3. Boil it over medium heat for about 1 minute and then remove it from the heat.
  4. Add chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes till the chocolate melts completely.
  5. Use a medium bowl to transfer the mixture. Add the cream and mix.
  6. Cover the bowl and leave it overnight in the refrigerator or at least for a few hours.
  7. Use an ice cream maker to freeze the mixture and then transfer it to an air-tight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
  8. Leave it for about 5 minutes before serving at a room temperature to soften.

Notes

Chocolate will melt evenly and quickly into the gelato mix if you have it very finely.