Easy Tips And Steps So You Can Make Your Own Gelato Ice Cream

Gelato is an ice cream counterpart for the Italians. Most of the Italians chefs however do not simply agree that gelato is just an ice cream. Gelato looks like an ice cream but it has 3 things that make it different from an ice cream. The first difference lies in the fact that a blood orange gelato is an ice cream that uses less butter fat.

One more reason that makes the gelato different is that it is denser. There is actually no air in the gelato unlike in the ice cream. The manufactures usually add  air to the ice cream in order to double its volume. The disadvantage about adding air to the ice cream is the taste will deteriorate for about 50%. This never happens with the gelato, thus you are sure that you are really eating something that is very delicious.

The last but not the least is the warm state of the gelato compared to the ice cream. Well, this does not tell that you can never enjoy the coldness of the gelato, it is still cold but a little warmer compared to the ice cream. As a result, gelato easily melts compared to the ice cream. The gelato is truly the kind of ice cream that will never let you down for it really tastes great.

A gelato can never be an ordinary ice cream but some people really think of it as simply an ice cream. Most do not really notice and know what a real gelato is. People also think that the cold desserts that are served are gelato. The following are the procedures of making a gelato. You can always do this at home if you want.

1. You have to gather all the ingredients and supplies that are needed. The important ingredients that you need are white sugar, couple cups of milk, flavoring, and 4 slightly beaten egg yolks. You need make sure that all the necessary supplies and materials are also ready. Among the materials and supplies that you need are the candy thermometer, whisk, bowl of ice water, saucepan, electric mixer, and an ice cream maker.

2. The first quarter of sugar should be melted. Once it melts away, start stirring it. Stirring the sugar once it melts will completely melt it. Before you can go to the next procedure, you have to cool down the pan by dipping it to the bowl of cold water or ice water.

3. You have  to add milk to the melted sugar and then mix it very well. After you have made that step, you can directly add the flavoring of your choice. Actually, there are plenty of flavors to choose from. You can actually make a combination of the many flavors that you want and then simply add some nuts, chunks and tidbits of your favorite fruits.

4. Now you have to use the electric mixer and then start mixing the yolks and the 3/4 cup of sugar. By the time that the mixture of the yolk and the sugar will be thick and smooth, mix it with your first mixture with the help of the whisk.

5. It is now time to set your candy thermometer to 10 degrees and then cook your mixture. Prevent the mixture from boiling. Stir the mixture for 4 minutes. If you are done with the latter step, you can now place the mixture aside and then let it cool. You can now serve your gelato. Yummy.