"Basic Gelato Recipe...from my daughters Italian mother-in-law. This recipe may be used as a base for your favorite flavors. Try adding vanilla, shaved chocolate or your favorite fruits. Experiment with desired flavors!"\r\nOriginal recipe yield: 4 servings\r\n\r\n\r\nINGREDIENTS:\r\n\r\n * 2 cups milk\r\n * 1 cup heavy cream\r\n * 4 egg yolks\r\n * 1/2 cup sugar\r\n\r\nDIRECTIONS:\r\n\r\n 1. In a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat.\r\n 2. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture gels slightly and coats the back of the spoon. If small egg lumps begin to show, remove from heat immediately.\r\n 3. Pour the mixture through a sieve or fine strainer into a bowl. Cover, and chill for several hours or overnight.\r\n 4. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a sealed container, and freeze until firm. If the gelato is too firm, place it in the refrigerator until it reaches the desired consistency.
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