Desserts
Green Tea Gelato
Makes about fourteen 1/2-cup servings
Green Tea Gelato
Makes about fourteen 1/2-cup servings
Calories 190 (52% from fat) · carb. 19g · pro. 5g · fat 11g · sat. fat 6g · chol. 153mg · sod. 50mg · calc. 119mg · fiber 0g
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups whole milk
- 8 green tea bags
- ¼ cup powdered fat-free milk
- 8 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Preparation
- Place the milk in a medium saucepan and heat to a simmer. Pour half over the tea bags in a medium bowl and let steep for 30 minutes; strain, pressing all the liquid from the tea bags.
- Stir powdered milk into remaining milk and keep warm over low heat.
- Place egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat until thick and pale yellow (the consistency of mayonnaise). While mixing, slowly add the hot milk and whisk until blended.
- Stir the egg mixture back into the saucepan and add the tea-infused milk; increase heat to medium. Stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thickened like a custard sauce and registers 180°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
- Strain the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Stir in cream, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours before continuing.
- Turn the machine on; pour mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- The gelato will have a soft, creamy texture. If a firmer consistency is desired, transfer the gelato to an airtight container and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
