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Chocolate Gelato
This Chocolate Gelato is a simple recipe and packs a real chocolate punch.
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Prep Time
25
mins
Resting Time
2
hrs
Total Time
2
hrs
25
mins
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
3
Calories
240
kcal
Equipment
Medium saucepan
Whisk
Medium bowl
Ice cream maker
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
Instructions
Over low heat in a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt until you get a blended mixture.
Add slowly just 1/4 of the milk and continue whisking to mix it well then rest the rest of the milk.
Boil it over medium heat for about 1 minute and then remove it from the heat.
Add chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes till the chocolate melts completely.
Use a medium bowl to transfer the mixture. Add the cream and mix.
Cover the bowl and leave it overnight in the refrigerator or at least for a few hours.
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.
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.
Keyword
Chocolate, Cold