Limoncello Gelato
Limoncello Gelato is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk first 6 ingredients in large saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk first 6 ingredients in large saucepan.
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.
Cook over medium-high heat until bubbles form at edges, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 15 minutes.
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice in large bowl until thick and smooth.
Slowly whisk warm cream mixture into yolk mixture.
Return custard to same saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until custard thickens enough to coat spoon and thermometer registers 180°F, about 6 minutes; do not boil.
Pour custard into medium bowl.
Stir in 1/4 cup limoncello.
Chill custard until cold, stirring occasionally, at least 4 hours.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and keep chilled.
Process custard in ice cream maker according to instructions.
Transfer to container; cover and freeze up to 2 days.
S coop gelato into glasses.
Drizzle with additional limoncello and serve. * An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.