Limoncello Gelato

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Limoncello Gelato
45 min.
4
705kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing taste of Limoncello Gelato, a delightful Italian dessert that captures the essence of sun-kissed lemons in every creamy bite. Perfect for warm weather, this gelato is a luxurious blend of flavors that will transport you straight to the Amalfi Coast. With its smooth texture and vibrant taste, it's the ideal way to satisfy your sweet cravings while enjoying a refreshing treat.

This vegetarian and gluten-free dessert combines rich mascarpone cheese and heavy whipping cream with zesty lemon juice and a splash of limoncello, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and tang. Each serving offers 705 calories of pure bliss, making it a decadent addition to any meal. Whether you're hosting a summer dinner party or simply treating yourself, this gelato is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

What makes this recipe truly special is the process of making it—from whisking the creamy custard to allowing it to chill until perfectly set, each step is a labor of love. Serve it in elegant glasses, drizzled with additional limoncello for an extra touch of sophistication. With minimal prep time and a skillful mix of ingredients, you can create a stunning dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Don't miss the chance to create this refreshing Limoncello Gelato and savor the taste of Italy right in your own home!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  •  coffee-bean granita 
  • large egg yolk 
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.3 cup limoncello for serving
  • 0.3 cup mascarpone cheese 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  •  vanilla pod split
  • 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in large saucepan.Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.Cook over medium-high heat until bubblesform at edges, stirring occasionally.
  2. Removefrom heat, cover, and let steep 15 minutes.
  3. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juicein large bowl until thick and smooth. Slowlywhisk warm cream mixture into yolk mixture.Return custard to same saucepan. Stir overmedium heat until custard thickens enough tocoat spoon and thermometer registers 180°F,about 6 minutes; do not boil.
  4. Pour custardinto medium bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup limoncello.Chill custard until cold, stirring occasionally,at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  5. Process custard in ice cream makeraccording to instructions.
  6. Transfer tocontainer; cover and freeze up to 2 days.S coop gelato into glasses.
  7. Drizzle withadditional limoncello and serve.* An Italian cream cheese; sold at manysupermarkets and at Italian markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories705kcal
Protein5%
Fat72.87%
Carbs22.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.77
Glycemic Load
18.22
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
10.024347712164%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:704.88kcal
35.24%
Fat:55.55g
85.46%
Saturated Fat:33.79g
211.17%
Carbohydrates:37.96g
12.65%
Net Carbohydrates:37.88g
13.78%
Sugar:36.6g
40.67%
Cholesterol:337.44mg
112.48%
Sodium:75.72mg
3.29%
Alcohol:4.73g
100%
Alcohol %:2.33%
100%
Caffeine:18.59mg
6.2%
Protein:8.58g
17.17%
Vitamin A:2266.18IU
45.32%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.8%
Vitamin D:3.35µg
22.35%
Selenium:14.39µg
20.55%
Phosphorus:179.54mg
17.95%
Calcium:176.29mg
17.63%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.59%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.48%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.94%
Folate:31.9µg
7.97%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.47%
Potassium:206.6mg
5.9%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.77%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.33%
Vitamin C:4.26mg
5.17%
Vitamin K:4.06µg
3.87%
Magnesium:14.86mg
3.72%
Iron:0.61mg
3.39%
Copper:0.03mg
1.68%
Source:Epicurious