strawberry gelato illustration (pexels.com/Roman Odintsov)
Almost everyone likes to eat gelato. This ice cream from Italy has a soft texture that makes you addicted.
Gelato itself is made from cream and milk which is more than ordinary ice cream. No wonder gelato seems creamier. Making gelato also doesn't require eggs.
One of the favorite flavors of gelato is strawberry. The combination of the sourness of the strawberries with the sweetness of the cream creates a refreshing gelato taste.
You can try to make it yourself at home by paying attention to the following strawberry gelato recipe. Cold and fresh quenches thirst!
1. The ingredients for making strawberry gelato
strawberry illustration (pexels.com/Engin Akyurt)Materials:
- 750 grams of strawberries
- 3 bowls of cream
- 1 bowl of sugar
- 2 spoons of cornstarch
2. Mix cornstarch with cream
illustration of stirring ingredients (pexels.com/Vlada Korpovich)Mix the cornstarch with a quarter cup of the cream. You are free to use any type of cream, from whipped cream to heavy cream. However, it is recommended to use half and half cream so that the texture of the gelato is creamier.
Next, mix the cream with sugar in a saucepan. Stir while heating on the stove over medium heat. Stir until bubbles appear indicating the dough is cooked. Pour into a bowl, then chill in the fridge for 25 minutes.
3. Puree the strawberries
strawberry squish illustration (pexels.com/Ron Lach) Wash the strawberries thoroughly before processing. Store in advance in the freezer until frozen for about two hours.
After that, puree the strawberries using a food processor or blender until smooth. You can also grind it manually with a spoon until it looks like strawberry puree.
Next, mix the strawberry puree with the cooled cream and sugar mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are mixed together. Then, just close it tightly and store it in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
4. Blend the gelato mixture
illustration of using a blender (pexels.com/Yaroslav Shuraev)Put the cooled gelato mixture into the blender. Turn on the blender at the lowest speed. Blend for approximately 10 minutes. This method aims to smooth the texture of gelato without using an ice cream maker.
However, if you have an ice cream maker, all you have to do is use it according to the instructions on how to use it. It usually takes 5-10 minutes for the ice cream maker to work to smooth the gelato.
5. Freeze the gelato in the freezer
strawberry gelato illustration (pexels.com/micheile.com)Transfer the gelato that has been mashed into a container. Flatten so as not to leave any remaining space. Then, cover it with baking paper or food grade paper on top.
After that, freeze the gelato in the freezer for about eight hours or overnight. Add toppings according to taste before enjoying gelato with your beloved family.
Gelato can last for about a week if kept covered. More than that will make the taste and texture of gelato not the same as before.
It's really easy to make homemade strawberry gelato with only four ingredients. How? Interested in trying it yourself at home? Have fun making strawberry gelato!
(irp/Maz)