Description
This homemade fresh strawberry gelato recipe offers the perfect balance of creamy richness and natural strawberry sweetness. Made with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, this gelato is easy to make, bursting with fruity flavor, and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- Whole milk
- Heavy cream
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, mashed
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and sugar together, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the mashed fresh strawberries to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the gelato to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and coconut cream.
- If you want a richer texture, add an egg yolk to the milk mixture.
- Customize with chocolate chips, chopped almonds, or a dash of lemon juice for added flavor.
- To keep the gelato smooth, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Freezing Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: Italian
