Chocolate-Hazelnut Gelato

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Frozen Treats

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings (about 4 cups)

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 2 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup
4 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella)
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, crushed, for garnish

Directions

In a saucepan combine the milk, cream, and 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whip the egg yolks with the remaining sugar using an electric mixer until the eggs have become thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup of the warm milk and cream mixture into the egg mixture and stir. Add this mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 7 to 10 minutes.

Place a strainer over a medium bowl and pour the warm custard mixture through the strainer. Stir in the vanilla and hazelnut spread until it dissolves. Chill mixture completely before pouring into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions to freeze. To serve, scoop gelato into serving bowls and top with hazelnuts.

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recipe Chocolate-Hazelnut Gelato
Dee Fort Worth, TX 09-20-2009
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the very first ice cream I made in my Kitchen-Aid stand mixer ice cream maker. Took it to a dinner party and... everyone was very impressed. Very easy to make!Read more
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Stephenee Tarzana, CA 08-31-2009
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Excellent!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this but didnt buy the hazelnuts for the topping. They were $5.49 a bag! Just used pecans I already had at home. It... was smooth, rich, sweet and creamy. Thanks Giada!Read more
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Erin Middletown, OH 08-29-2009
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Amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so easy to make and completely delicious! I think from now on I will always have a supply of this in my freezer.
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Jenny Valhalla, NY 08-26-2009
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Kitchenaid Ice Cream Maker?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I never tried this recipe but it looks so good!! The only problem is, I only have a kichenaid ice cream maker? Will the... results be the same? Did anyone try that? Please respond! thank youRead more
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Sara Prairie Village, KS 08-23-2009
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My favorite ice cream
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is BY FAR, my favorite ice cream (gelato) recipe I have ever made. It is just delicious. It is an entertaining staple... in our house. Read more
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Caroline Ardmore, OK 07-30-2009
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Rich, creamy, and great gelato!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love this gelato! Very creamy and dreamy, just right. I added a little heath for more crunch, but this recipe is Fantastic!!... I'll definitly come right back to this when I want gelato!!!!Read more