Description
A creamy and tangy gelato made with fresh rhubarb, offering a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness in a smooth frozen treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the rhubarb is soft, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree until smooth. Set aside to cool completely.
- In another saucepan, heat the milk and remaining 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour in the hot milk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rhubarb puree, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the gelato to a container and freeze until firm, about 2-4 hours, before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh rhubarb for best flavor, but frozen rhubarb can also be used.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the tartness of your rhubarb.
- Add a touch of lemon juice for extra brightness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg