GELATO DESSERT IDEAS RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• 2. Spread puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface. Cut with 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutter to make 7 stars. Transfer to prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle with white coarse sugar.
• 3. Bake cutouts for 9 to 11 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool on wire rack.
• 4. Meanwhile, fill seven 6-ounce glasses about half full of gelato. Top with strawberry ice cream topping and remaining gelato.
• 5. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm. Just before serving, spoon whipped topping on top; sprinkle with blue sugar. Insert star cutouts into each serving.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until foam forms around the edges. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return mixture to saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture gels slightly and coats the back of the spoon. If small egg lumps begin to show, remove from heat immediately.
• Pour the mixture through a sieve or fine strainer into a bowl. Cover, and chill for several hours or overnight.
• Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a sealed container, and freeze until firm. If the gelato is too firm, place it in the refrigerator until it reaches the desired consistency.