Salted Chocolate Gelato
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this salted chocolate gelato recipe I've been making. It's such a simple and quick dessert to pull together in just forty five minutes total, and honestly, it tastes like you spent hours on it. The dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make you feel a bit better about indulging, and that flaky sea salt cuts through the richness beautifully. What I love most is how accessible it is, with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen or can grab easily. The combination of smooth gelato with those chocolate shavings on top is absolutely decadent.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate chips(broken into small pieces)
- 600 mlheavy cream(chilled)
- 300 mlwhole milk(chilled)
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 20 gflaky sea salt
- 4 pieceslarge egg yolks
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 1 mLpure vanilla extract(high-quality)
- 150 gsalted chocolate gelato mix
- 100 gfresh dark chocolate shavings(for garnish)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and flaky sea salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Be careful not to let the mixture boil.
- 2
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes. This will help to infuse the cream with the flavors of the sugar and sea salt.
Tip: Don't skip this step!
- 3
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Tip: Get rid of those solids!
- 4
Whisk together the egg yolks and pure vanilla extract in a small bowl until well combined. Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Tip: This is called tempering the eggs, and it will help to prevent the eggs from scrambling when you add them to the hot cream.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Use a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- 6
Add the chocolate mixture to the cream mixture and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Keep whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 7
Add the salted chocolate gelato mix and whisk until well combined.
Tip: This will help to give the gelato its signature flavor.
- 8
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Tip: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for churning times and temperatures.
- 9
Once the gelato is churned, transfer it to an airtight container and cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freeze the gelato for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tip: The longer it freezes, the creamier it will be.
- 10
Just before serving, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt and some fresh dark chocolate shavings on top of the gelato.
Tip: The sea salt and chocolate will help to balance out the flavors and add some texture to the gelato.
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