ALMOND PEACH GELATO

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This rich and delicious dessert is especially outstanding when served with warm peaches or peach pie.-Rita Kitsteiner, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed and chopped
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in confectioners' sugar until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add lemon zest., Remove from the heat. Stir in extract. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the peaches, cream and almonds. Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.