Mocha Chip Gelato Amazing! - Ice Cream Machine

mikey & ev's Note:

This is an amazing frozen treat! It takes a little time continuously whisking, but it is definitely worth it. The next time I make it I may double the recipe, it will definitely still fit in the ice cream maker cylinder. I used skim milk because it is what I had on hand and omitted the almonds at the end. I've heard of people using espresso powder instead of instant coffee, but the instant coffee gives a very nice, subtle flavor. Also, some have mentioned using less cornstarch, but I used the full 2 TBSP and thought it came out great. The consistency is ridiculously smooth and I may have added a little more than an ounce of chopped chocolate. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, fine-quality, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted and cooled (optional)

Directions:

1. Stir together 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch.
2. Whisk together sugar, cocoa, and remaining 1 1/2 cups milk in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring.
3. Whisk in coffee granules.
4. Stir cornstarch mixture again and whisk into coffee mixture.
5. Return to a boil, whisking, then remove from heat.
6. Add vanilla, a pinch of salt, and half of chocolate to saucepan, stirring.
7. Set saucepan in a large bowl of ice water to cool, whisking frequently.
8. Freeze chocolate mixture in ice-cream maker. When nearly frozen, add remaining chocolate and churn until blended.
9. Serve gelato sprinkled with almonds.

Reviews

[jfresh444]

Delicious and easy!! I would definitely recommend this. At first glance the servings seemed small, but once I took in the amazingly intense and wonderful flavors, I realized it was the perfect portion size. Thanks!!

[Chef #1280752]

Delicious, everyone loved it. I like it especially because it was lower in fat and not a lot of sugar. I used instant espresso, and will try using instant coffee instead for a mellower flavor.

[zoegirl21]

I wasn't all that pleased with the way mine turned out. I used decaf coffee granules, and the equivalent amount of cocoa powder to substitute for the bittersweet chocolate because I didn't have it. I also omitted the almonds. I won't give it a poor rating because the end product was probably altered by my substitution. I'm glad other people enjoy this, but, unfortunately, I won't be making this again.