Strawberry Gelato

Name: Strawberry Gelato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon honey; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries (about 12 ounces), halved; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling Process: 25 min./batch + freezing

Yield 12 servings

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

Our contest-winning strawberry gelato is an easy and luscious summer dessert, and a perfect way to use ripe berries!

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries (about 12 ounces), halved
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Place first 6 ingredients in a blender; cover and blend. While blending, gradually add cream, blending just until combined. Remove to a bowl; stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 4 hours.
Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.)
Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 160 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

You'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey. Fresh raspberries or blackberries can be substituted for the strawberries if you prefer. If your berries are tart, add a touch more sugar or honey. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

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