Purrrrfectly Creamy Cannoli Gelato

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Creamy and indulgent Purrrrfectly Creamy Cannoli Gelato

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

435

Sugar

40g

Fat

29g

Purrrrfectly Creamy Cannoli Gelato is a deliciously indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of mascarpone cheese, chocolate chips, cherries, and toasted almonds. This creamy gelato is perfect for a summer afternoon or a winter treat. It is a great alternative to traditional ice cream because it is made with milk and mascarpone cheese, giving it a unique flavor and texture. This recipe is easy to make and requires no special equipment except an ice cream maker.

Instructions

1.	Combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
3.	Remove from heat and stir in mascarpone cheese until smooth.
4.	Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
5.	During the last two minutes of freezing, add chocolate chips, maraschino cherries, and almonds.
6.	Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

PROS

This gelato is creamy, indulgent, and full of rich flavors like mascarpone cheese, chocolate chips, and cherries.

It is a perfect dessert for any time of year.

CONS

This gelato is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It also contains sugar and dairy, which may not be suitable for individuals with certain dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this gelato is not particularly healthy, it does contain calcium and protein from the milk and mascarpone cheese.
It is also a good source of healthy fats from the almonds and contains antioxidants from the chocolate chips.

	3 cups milk
	1 cup heavy cream
	2/3 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	12 ounces mascarpone cheese , room temperature
	1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
	1/4 cup maraschino cherry , chopped finely
	1/4 cup almonds , chopped finely and toasted