Blueberry Gelato

Blueberry gelato is a dreamy dessert perfect to cool you on a hot day. Think of your favorite summer fruit…now picture it as a cool, smooth dessert and you have a berry gelato recipe.

What is gelato?

Gelato is an Italian type of ice cream that is worth making at home. No, you may not achieve the exact texture or temperature in which tourists take delight but you will have a creamy bite and a fruit-filled spoonful of this special dessert.

Some ice cream recipes have eggs but this is a blueberry gelato recipe without eggs.

The ratio of heavy cream to whole milk is different than that of ice cream and the at-home ice cream machine adds more air than is traditional but don’t let that stop you from giving this recipe a try.

Our local ice cream shop has a freezer full of options for gelato. It’s my mission to try every one! They make their ice cream and gelato right there in the shop. I’d love to learn from them someday.

Try making berry gelato

I chose blueberries and just as easily could have used raspberries, strawberries, peaches, plums, or nearly any other summer fruit or berry. Mango gelato is a stunning choice too.

A Vitamix makes quick work of creating the puree. I really like to use a Vitamix to achieve that smooth texture similar to recipes like cranberry butter, lemon curd, and peach mango butter.

Puree the fruit or berry first then cool it with the other ingredients before moving on to the ice cream machine.

Marvel at that berry gelato color! I can’t wait to hear what flavors you make this summer! Tag me on Instagram @abakershouse to share your gelato!

Here’s a recap of how to make a quick gelato recipe

1. Puree the berries, sugar, and milk in the Vitamix.
2. Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Mix to combine.
3. Process using your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s direction.
4. Freeze for a few hours but let the gelato soften at room temperature before serving.

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Looking for more frozen delights? Try one of these recipes!

• Lemon Frozen Yogurt
• Roasted Strawberry Ice cream
• Blueberry Popsicles
• Poached Peaches with Basil

If you have leftover blueberries give blueberry squares,  pavlova with berries, blueberry blintzes, or nectarine & blueberry muffins a try!

Kitchen Tools used in this Recipe:

• Ice Cream Maker
• Vitamix

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