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Rich Strawberry Cheesecake Gelato

Rich Strawberry Cheesecake Gelato to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

A creamy and indulgent gelato infused with strawberries and cheesecake flavor, perfect for summer desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Base
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Acts as a thickener
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the base
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Provides moisture
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Adds creaminess
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Must be at room temperature
For Flavoring
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam Opt for seedless
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Elevates flavors
For the Texture
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Crushed into 1/4-inch pieces

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • ice cream maker
  • Heatproof container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and gather all ingredients.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thickened.
  3. Gradually add whole milk and heavy cream, then whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract, strawberry jam, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
  5. Heat mixture over medium-low heat until 165°F to 176°F, stirring constantly.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof container.
  7. Submerge the container in an ice water bath to cool for 30-45 minutes.
  8. Pour cooled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions.
  9. Transfer gelato to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
  10. Before serving, let gelato soften for 2-3 minutes and add crushed graham crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best texture, serve immediately after softening and add fresh graham cracker pieces just before enjoying.

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