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Ricotta Gelato Recipe (Creamy Italian Gelato alla Ricotta)
Ricotta gelato, or gelato alla ricotta, is a creamy and delicate Italian gelato made with fresh ricotta cheese, milk, cream, sugar, honey, and vanilla. It has a smooth, velvety texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor that makes it perfect on its own or served with fruit, chocolate, or nuts.
Ingredients
- 250 g cow's milk ricotta - about 1 cup
- 200 ml fresh heavy cream - ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon
- 100 ml fresh whole milk - scant ½ cup
- 80 g powdered sugar - ⅔ cup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 20 g honey - about 1 tablespoon
Instructions
How to Make Ricotta Gelato with Ice Cream Maker
- Pour the heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add about half of the powdered sugar and turn on the mixer.
- Whip the cream for about 2 minutes at high speed, until it becomes lightly whipped. It should be soft and airy, but not too stiff.
- Add the ricotta, the remaining powdered sugar, and the milk. Mix again at medium speed until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and honey. Continue mixing until you obtain a smooth, velvety, and homogeneous cream with no lumps.
- Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, until the gelato becomes thick, creamy, and silky. This usually takes about 30 to 40 minutes with a compressor-style machine.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or transfer to a gelato container and store in the freezer.
How to Make Ricotta Gelato without Ice Cream Maker
- Prepare the mixture by following Steps 1 to 3 above.
- Then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and level the surface.
- Place in the freezer for about 3 hours. Every 30 minutes, remove the gelato and stir for about 30 seconds using a whisk or a hand mixer on low speed.This step is essential to break up ice crystals and maintain a creamy texture.
- The gelato is ready when it reaches a soft, scoopable consistency. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 706IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 0.2mg
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