Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (500ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (250ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine whole milk and cream with sugar. Heat gently until sugar dissolves.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until pale, then temper them by gradually adding the warm milk mixture.
  3. Combine mixtures back in the saucepan and cook until slightly thickened (do not boil).
  4. Stir in vanilla extract, then strain and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and corn syrup. Whisk until fully combined.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
  7. Pour the chilled gelato base into the ice cream maker and churn until smooth and creamy.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
  9. Pour the chilled ice cream base into the ice cream maker and churn until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  10. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.