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Italian yogurt gelato served in bowls with chocolate topping and fresh strawberries

Yogurt Gelato Recipe (Authentic Italian, Creamy and Easy)

Silvana Nava
Yogurt Gelato is one of the simplest and most refreshing Italian gelato flavors. Made with just three ingredients—yogurt, heavy cream, and sugar—it has a smooth, creamy texture and a naturally tangy flavor that makes it incredibly satisfying.
Unlike frozen yogurt, Italian yogurt gelato is richer and creamier, thanks to the addition of cream, while still maintaining that fresh, slightly tangy taste that makes it so unique.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Churning Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Gelato
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 291 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g granulated sugar - ¾ cup
  • 500 ml whole milk yogurt (plain) - 2 cups
  • 250 ml heavy cream - 1 cup

Instructions
 

HOW TO MAKE YOGURT GELATO WITH ICE CREAM MAKER

  • In a bowl, combine the yogurt, heavy cream and sugar and mix well.
  • Emulsify with an immersion blender to best blend these ingredients. 1 minute on medium speed is enough. You don't need to whip the mixture, just let the sugar dissolve well while mixing the ingredients. Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker.
  • Let it churn for as long as it takes, depending on the type of machine, to make firm and creamy yogurt gelato. Generally, an ice cream maker with a compressor will take about 30 to 40 minutes. Follow the machine's instructions.
  • The yogurt gelato is ready. Creamy and velvety. Serve straight from the machine or place in the freezer in a gelato container.

HOW TO MAKE YOGURT GELATO WITHOUT ICE CREAM MAKER

  • First whip the cream and set aside. Then combine the cold yogurt and sugar and mix very well. Finally add the whipped cream.
  • Mix from the bottom up so as not to disassemble the cream too much. Now pour the creamy mixture into a gelato container.
  • Place in the freezer for about three hours. Stir with a whisk every 30 minutes during this time. This is to break up the ice crystals and prevent the gelato from hardening too much.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 174mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 702IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 0.1mg
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