Caffe Latte Gelato

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Decadent Caffe Latte Gelato to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

210 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

312

Sugar

27g

Fat

19g

Caffe Latte Gelato is a flavourful dessert that combines the richness of heavy cream, sweetness of sugar and bitterness of coffee. Invented in Italy, Gelato has become famous worldwide due to its smooth texture and unique flavour. Caffe Latte Gelato combines two significant ingredients, coffee, and milk, creating an irresistible and delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by all the coffee lovers. It is perfect to end your dinner on a sweet note or to enjoy after lunch.

Instructions

1.	Combine the whole milk and coffee grounds in a medium saucepan and heat until the mixture begins to steam, but not boil.
2.	Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until well combined and light in color.
4.	Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
5.	Return the mixture to the saucepan, cook over low heat and stir until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
6.	Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.
7.	Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl and cool it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
8.	Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.
9.	Transfer the gelato into an air-tight container and freeze for at least 2 hours.
10.	Serve with whipped cream and chocolate-covered coffee beans, if desired.

PROS

As it is homemade, you can control the ingredients and flavours of the Caffe Latte Gelato you eat, creating a healthier and tastier version of the dessert.

It is a refreshing dessert, perfect for summers.

Coffee and milk in the dessert makes it a perfect balance between sweet and bitter.

CONS

Even though the dessert is relatively low calorie than others, it is high in fat content due to cream.

The strong taste of coffee may not suit everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Even though it is still a dessert, Homemade Caffe Latte Gelato can be a healthier choice compared to processed desserts that are available in the market. It has fewer preservatives and artificial flavours. The dessert can also be a source of calcium, protein, and energy.

	2 cups whole milk
	1/2 cup coffee beans , finely ground
	2/3 cup sugar
	5 egg yolks
	1 cup heavy cream
	whipped cream ( to garnish ) ( optional )
	chocolate-covered coffee beans ( to garnish ) ( optional )