basil gelato

Name: Basil Gelato
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) basil leaves; 2 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 6 - egg yolks

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Patrick Johnson

Kingwood, TX

Updated on Nov 16, 2014

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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prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 1 .25 quart

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 - egg yolks

How To Make basil gelato

Step 1

Combine basil, milk, cream, sugar, zest, salt and yolks in a blender and puree until smooth.

Step 2

Pour into 2 quart saucepan and heat gently until sugar dissolves.
Step 3

Remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer, chill in the refrigerator.
Step 4

Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers directions.
Step 5

Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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