Chocolate Gelato

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Chocolate Gelato
45 min.
2
960kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful homemade Chocolate Gelato that promises to transport you to a world of rich, creamy bliss. This gluten-free dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers, offering a luxurious treat that is both satisfying and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a velvety gelato that rivals any gelateria.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this decadent dessert, making it an ideal choice for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Each serving is packed with flavor, boasting a total of 960 calories that are well worth the indulgence. The combination of fine-quality bittersweet chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder creates a deep, intense chocolate flavor that will leave you craving more.

What sets this gelato apart is its smooth texture, achieved through a careful custard-making process that ensures every bite is creamy and rich. The use of egg yolks adds a luxurious silkiness, while the balance of sugar and cream enhances the overall taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh berries, this Chocolate Gelato is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your dessert cravings.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to treat yourself to a homemade dessert that is as delightful to make as it is to eat. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened (not )
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.8 cup caster sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2.3 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • hand mixer
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Coarsely chop chocolate. In a 2-quart heavy saucepan bring milk, cream, and about half of sugar just to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove pan from heat and add cocoa powder and chocolate, whisking until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  3. Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat yolks and remaining sugar until thick and pale.
  4. Add hot chocolate mixture in a slow stream, whisking, and pour into saucepan. Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until a thermometer registers 170°F. (Do not let boil.)
  5. Pour custard through a sieve into a metal bowl set in ice and cold water and cool. Chill custard, covered, until cold.
  6. Freeze custard in an ice-cream maker.
  7. Transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, 1 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories960kcal
Protein9.67%
Fat41.57%
Carbs48.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.05
Glycemic Load
57.23
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
39.141739183146%

Flavonoids

Catechin
27.87mg
Epicatechin
84.46mg
Quercetin
4.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:959.98kcal
48%
Fat:49.11g
75.55%
Saturated Fat:27.19g
169.95%
Carbohydrates:129.62g
43.21%
Net Carbohydrates:111.45g
40.53%
Sugar:100.56g
111.74%
Cholesterol:446.66mg
148.89%
Sodium:143.96mg
6.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:123.28mg
41.09%
Protein:25.7g
51.4%
Manganese:2.06mg
102.93%
Copper:2.02mg
101.1%
Phosphorus:822.18mg
82.22%
Magnesium:301.88mg
75.47%
Fiber:18.18g
72.71%
Selenium:34.43µg
49.18%
Iron:8.77mg
48.74%
Calcium:481.04mg
48.1%
Vitamin B2:0.76mg
44.98%
Zinc:5.69mg
37.93%
Vitamin B12:2.26µg
37.66%
Potassium:1302.34mg
37.21%
Vitamin D:5.49µg
36.6%
Vitamin A:1532.24IU
30.64%
Vitamin B5:2.34mg
23.36%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.04%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.61%
Folate:64.99µg
16.25%
Vitamin E:1.59mg
10.6%
Vitamin B3:1.5mg
7.48%
Vitamin K:5.45µg
5.19%
Source:Epicurious