How To Distinguish Gelato From Ice Cream? Know Simple Ways To Make Homemade Gelato

For many years, people often clubbed Gelato with ice cream, and are loved by sweet tooths of the world. But did you know that gelato is a different dessert from ice cream? and it is just a different frozen dessert that originated from Italy, shocking, isn’t it? So, check out the difference between these two desserts and how to make a delicious gelato at home.

Difference Between Ice Cream & Gelato?

Now many have this question in mind, that how gelato is different from ice cream and how will we know, that which frozen dessert we are eating?

Well, here is the guide which will help you in distinguishing between the two. First, Gelato is made using the ingredients of milk, and sugar, and it is filled with the delicious flavors of nuts.

Gelato also contains lower butterfat content, which stands at 3-8%, while ice cream butterfat content stands at 10-18%. As a result, Gelato is silkier and denser in texture.

As for the speed, this delicious dessert is made at slower speed than ice-cream, thus inviting less air in the mixture. Thus, it is creamier in texture.

And it is given in warmer temperature, thus making it easier to eat and softer.

Meanwhile, ice cream is usually a frozen dessert which contains ingredients like cream, sugar, and flavourings. This dessert was first introduced in China in 200 BC. Unlike gelato, ice cream is made at faster speed. As a result, its lighter and fluffier in nature.

Owing to its higher fat content and fast churning speed, it is served in colder temperature.

Now, if you want to enjoy some gelatos, Here are the following easy ways, which you can follow to make homemade gelatos.

1. Utilize following ingredients like 2 cups whole milk, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 4 large egg yolks, 1 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extra and take flavour of your choice.
2. Take a saucepan, drop sugar & milk and heat them in medium level till the sugar is dissolved.
3. In a different bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they become light-colored and thickened.
4. Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks and whisk continuously.
5. Release the mixture into saucepan and cook in medium heat and mix constantly until it becomes thick.
6. Then, pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a fresh bowl.
7. Mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
8. After that, cover it with plastic wrap. Ensure, it touches custard’s surface to prevent film from forming
9. Refrigerate it for 4 hours or overnight.
10. Release the mixture into ice cream maker and churn as per maker’s instructions.
11. After churning, gently incorporate your preferred flavorings.
12. Take the gelato to container and freeze it for 4 hours before indulging in this dessert.