Mixed Berry Gelato
Bright, vibrant and intensely fruit-driven, this mixed berry gelato celebrates the natural sweetness and gentle tartness of ripe berries. Silky smooth with a clean, refreshing finish, it’s a beautifully balanced dessert that feels both light and indulgent — a true expression of the fruit.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Ice-machine
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup mixed dried
- Barries and brandy
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp mixed berry jam
- Caramelised orange rind
Instructions
- Combine the cream and 2 cups of milk in saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Soffen the berries in brandy
- While cream/milk is heating put the remaining milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt in e bowl and mix.
- Add the milk, sugar cornstarch mixture to the simmering cream/milk mixture and keep mixing over a medium till the mixture starts binding. About 15 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the berries, orange rind, berry jam and vanilla. Chill in refrigerator or freezer.
- Mix again and pour in the ice-cream maker and run for about 45minutes depending what your starting temperature is.
- Transfer the Gelato in an airtight container and place in the freezer.
