Best Gelato Di Fragola Strawberry Ice Recipes

Gelato Alla Fragola - Strawberry Gelato image

Provided by Kate DeMello

Time 4h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh strawberries (hull removed)
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

In a blender combine the strawberries, sugar and whole milk and puree until smooth.
Add in the heavy cream and mix just enough to combine (you do not want to whip the cream). Add in the lemon juice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Refrigerating overnight is best because it will allow the flavor to intensify.
Transfer the mixture into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve at once with fresh cut strawberries, if desired, or freeze for up to one month.
You can substitute the following fruits using the above recipe: Bananas, peaches, Pears, raspberries, blackberries, apricots, Granny Smith apples and blueberries.

Strawberry Gelato image

Provided by Punky Julster

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole milk
1 cup light cream
12 ounces strawberries, fresh or frozen
4 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
fruit (to garnish)

Steps:

Combine the milk and the cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil for about 4 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Puree the strawberries and stir into the milk mixture. Set the mixture aside to cool.
Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar together until creamy.
Stir the cooled strawberry mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Cook in the top of a double boiler for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour the custard into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 3 hours. Stir the gelato vigorously or process in a food processor, and return it to the freezer for another 3 hours. Alternately, an ice cream maker can be used for this step, follow the manufacturer's directions.
Serve garnished with fruit.