Mexican Vanilla Gelato

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 14

Delicious Mexican Vanilla Gelato Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

276

Sugar

24g

Fat

Mexican Vanilla Gelato is a delicious dessert valued worldwide for its mouth-watering, creamy, and rich flavors. This gelato recipe is the perfect treat for any occasion and is easy to make. Unlike traditional ice cream, Gelato is denser and contains less fat, creating a rich and flavorful taste that everyone will love. The vanilla extract is of Mexican origin, giving it an authentic flavor. This recipe will give you the perfect dessert to accompany many of your favorite dishes or even be enjoyed on its own.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
2.	In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of milk, milk powder, and cornstarch until smooth.
3.	Add the cornstarch mixture to the hot milk mixture and cook over medium heat, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4.	Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool before adding in the vanilla extract.
5.	Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
6.	Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7.	Serve immediately or store in the freezer for a firmer texture.

PROS

This Mexican Vanilla Gelato is a delicious and creamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

It is easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients.

Gelato contains less fat than traditional ice cream and is also denser, leading to a creamier and richer taste.

CONS

If you don’t have access to an ice cream maker, it can be difficult to get the right texture for the gelato.

Gelato contains sugar which, in high amounts, can lead to health issues like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While gelato is not necessarily a healthy food, vanilla is full of antioxidants and can help regulate your digestion.
It can also boost your mood, with its natural scent being shown to have a calming effect on the brain.

	3 cups whole milk , divided
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/4 cup light corn syrup
	2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
	2 tablespoons cornstarch
	kosher salt , a pinch
	1 tablespoon pure mexican vanilla extract