Moonlit Gelato Amarena

Allergens

Egg, Dairy

Ingredients

• 3.5 oz amarena cherries 6 egg yolks 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar 2 ½ cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp cornstarch ¼ tsp sea salt 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 10 whole silvered almonds

Instructions

1. Begin by making the Amarena infused cherry purée. In a medium bowl, mash the amarena cherries using a fork until they form a coarse purée. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow and creamy. Slowly pour in half of the milk while continuously whisking to ensure a smooth mixture. In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining milk with the cornstarch and sea salt. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Gradually add this mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stirring continually to prevent curdling. Return this custard mixture to the saucepan and place it back on low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 7 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat. Add the vanilla extract and half of the amarena cherry purée into the custard, mixing well to combine. Allow it to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Afterwards, refrigerate the mixture until it reaches a completely cold temperature, preferably overnight. Once thoroughly chilled, churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once it achieves a soft serve consistency, layer the gelato into two separate serving bowls and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Before serving, toast the silvered almonds in a dry pan over low heat until they are golden brown. Sprinkle these on top of each bowl of frozen treat, enhancing its delightful crunch.

Chef’s Insight

The key to creating this exquisite treat lies in allowing the custard base to cool thoroughly before churning into gelato. This ensures a smooth and creamy texture that will make every bite feel like a decadent indulgence.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.