Strawberry-Mascarpone Gelato
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Description
A gelato dish from northern Italy enjoyed by all. Garnish with whole strawberries.
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1. Place strawberries into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pour puree through a fine-meshed sieve or strainer over a large bowl. Press on the berries using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to extract all juices; discard solids.
- 2. Combine mascarpone cheese, milk, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in the blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Pour into strawberry puree and stir well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours to overnight.
- 3. Place chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, 2 hours to overnight.
- 4. Let gelato sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 305.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 32.8 g
protein: 4.5 g
saturated fat: 10.1 g
cholesterol: 50.7 mg
sodium: 85.5 mg
fiber: 1.5 g
sugar: 30.6 g