Ricotta Gelato
A delicate andmildly sweet ricotta-flavored gelato with glossy texture!The combo of heavycream, milk and warm spices perfectly enhances the flavorof ricotta.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups milk
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Line a sieve with cheesecloth and arrange it overa bowl.
- Place the ricotta cheese in sieve.
- Refrigerate the bowl of ricotta cheeseovernight to drain.
- In a medium pan, mix together the almond milk,cinnamon and nutmeg over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, add the sugar and egg yolks andwith an electric mixer, beat on high speed until thick and pale yellow.
- Add ½ of the warm milk mixture and beat untilwell combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the pan with theremaining milk mixture.
- Return the pan over low heat and cook untilthe mixture becomes thick, stirring continuously.
- Remove the pan from heat and immediately stirin the heavy cream.
- Arrange a fine sieve over a bowl.
- Strain the milk mixture in the bowl andcool over ice bath.
- Now, with the electric mixer, beat themixture completely.
- Transfer the mixture into an ice cream makerand freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Now, transfer the mixture into a sealablecontainer and freeze until set completely before serving.
Notes
Adding of fresh ricotta cheese will add a natural creaminess in this gelato.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 11gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 963IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 1mg
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