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Light Chocolate Sicilian-Style Gelato

Light Chocolate Sicilian-Style Gelato delivers an ultra-smooth, dense texture with an intense cocoa note balanced by a whisper of espresso. Made with a cornstarch-thickened skim milk base, it’s rich-tasting yet lighter than traditional egg-based versions. Serve as a refreshing dessert after dinner or as an elegant scoop alongside biscotti or fresh berries.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook12 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Light Chocolate Sicilian-Style Gelato
  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup milk with the cornstarch until smooth to make a slurry.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining milk, sugar, and cocoa powder and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Stir in the espresso powder and the cornstarch slurry, return to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the mixture is thick like pudding, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from the heat, transfer to a metal bowl, and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

  5. 5

    Fill a large bowl with ice water and set the bowl of gelato mixture inside; stir frequently until cooled, about 7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove the metal bowl from the ice bath, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Transfer the gelato mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Pour the gelato into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze until solid, about 10 minutes.

About This Recipe

Light Chocolate Sicilian Style Gelato is an Italian dessert recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 27 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cane Sugar, Cornstarch, Instant Espresso, and Salt. Each serving provides about 172.44 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Light Chocolate Sicilian-Style Gelato?
It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
What is Light Chocolate Sicilian-Style Gelato made of?
The main ingredients are Cane Sugar, Cornstarch, Instant Espresso, Salt, Skim Milk. The full list of 7 is above.
How long does it take to make Light Chocolate Sicilian-Style Gelato?
About 27 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 172.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Light Chocolate Sicilian-Style Gelato easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.

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