Amarena Cherry Gelato
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Amarena Cherry Gelato
Description
This gelato starts with whisking egg yolks and sugar until creamy, then tempering with warmed milk and cream to create a custard base which is thickened gently without boiling. Almond extract and reserved cherry syrup infuse the base with aroma and flavor before chilling thoroughly. When processed in an ice cream maker, the soft gelato forms a creamy texture.
The Amarena cherries, drained and optionally sliced, are stirred in near the end of churning so they distribute evenly without breaking down. The mixture is then transferred to a freezer-safe container for firm setting. Additional cherries and syrup can be served alongside if desired.
This gelato relies on the balance of creamy richness with the intense cherry flavor, making it a distinctive frozen dessert with fruity pops and a smooth mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 8 ounces Amarena cherries in syrup plus more for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Drain the cherries and reserve the syrup. Wrap the cherries in plastic or put into an airtight container and refrigerate. Set the syrup aside.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a small bowl until pale and creamy. Set aside.
- Heat the milk and cream in a medium saucepan until hot but not quite simmering. Whisk some of the hot liquid into the eggs, and then return to the pan, whisking constantly as the mixture heats up and thickens. Do not allow it to boil.
- Once the mixture coats the back of a spoon remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract and the reserved cherry syrup. Let cool and then refrigerate until fully chilled (I leave it overnight.)
- Process the chilled gelato base in your ice cream maker according to its directions. Add the cherries into the ice cream just before it finishes churning, and allow them to get evenly incorporated. Note: you can leave the cherries whole or slice some of them in half.
- Turn the soft gelato into a freezer safe container, cover with plastic, and freeze until firm enough to scoop, at least 4 hours.
- If your ice cream has become too hard to scoop, leave out on the counter briefly to allow it to soften to a sccop-able consistency.
Notes
- Reserve the Amarena cherry syrup separately to add flavor to the gelato base.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly, ideally overnight, before churning for best texture.
- Consider buying an extra 8-ounce jar of Amarena cherries if you want to serve with additional syrup and cherries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 1071IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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