How to Make Hazelnut Gelato - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the creamy, cool indulgence of a scoop of gelato on a hot summer day. And if you're a fan of nutty flavors, you're going to love this recipe for homemade hazelnut gelato. This velvety, smooth dessert is made with the rich, toasty flavor of hazelnuts and is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a good, old-fashioned scoop of gelato.

Making homemade gelato may seem intimidating, but with a little patience and the right ingredients, it's easier than you might ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine milk, cream, and 1/3 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar together in a bowl until mixture is light yellow, about 4 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup milk mixture into egg mixture until smooth; pour into the remaining milk mixture in the saucepan, stirring continuously. Cook, stirring continuously, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 8 to 10 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Stir chocolate hazelnut spread, espresso powder, and vanilla extract into milk mixture until well combined; pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Refrigerate mixture until cold, about 3 hours.
  • Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 149mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 142mg