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basil gelato

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Recipe by
Patrick Johnson
@pwjohnso
Kingwood, TX

I must admit curiosity got the best of me and I had to give this recipe a try. The result was refreshingly delicious.

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yield 1 .25 quart
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For basil gelato

  • 2 c
    basil leaves
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 6
    egg yolks

How To Make basil gelato

  • 1
    Combine basil, milk, cream, sugar, zest, salt and yolks in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • 2
    Pour into 2 quart saucepan and heat gently until sugar dissolves.
  • 3
    Remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer, chill in the refrigerator.
  • 4
    Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers directions.
  • 5
    Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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