How to Make Sicilian-Style Gelato

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and can be less expensive in bulk.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Silken tofu can provide creaminess and is egg-free.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable alternative.

Heat milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

Whisk together sugar and salt in a bowl until pale and thick.

Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the sugar mixture, whisking constantly to temper the mixture.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cornstarch dissolved in a little cold milk until smooth.

Add flavorings such as vanilla, chocolate, or fruit puree, mixing well.

Cool the mixture to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions until thick and creamy.

Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Serve in bowls or cones, garnished with nuts or fruit if desired.

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