Citrus Gelato

By cserumga

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 oranges
• 2 lemons
• 3 cups whole milk
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp light corn syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the oranges and lemons in strips. Place the strips in a heavy saucepan and add the milk. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Remove from the heat.

In a large metal bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and corn syrup until blended. Form a kitchen towel into a ring and place the bowl on top to prevent it from moving. Gradually pour the hot mixture into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return to mixture to the same saucepan and place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring slowly and constantly with a wooden spatula, until the custard thickens and leaves a path on the back of the spatula when a finger is drawn across it, about 6 minutes; do not allow it to boil. Pour the custard through a medium-mesh sieve set over a clean bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

Transfer the custard to an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. For the best texture, serve the gelato immediately. Or transfer to a container, cover, and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or for up to 3 days.