Gelato Di Crema

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GELATO DI CREMA

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 c Sugar
4 Egg yolks
1 c Milk -- at room temperature
1 pn Salt
1 Lemon peel strip (2-in)
1 c Whipping cream

BEAT SUGAR AND EGG YOLKS together until pale yellow
and very thick. Slowly add milk, beating gently to
avoid a build-up of foam. Add lemon peel and stir in
salt. Transfer mixture to the top of a double boiler
with an inch of boiling water in the bottom half.
Regulate heat so water remains at a low boil, and stir
continuously 8 minutes. Custard will thicken enough to
coat the spoon, and surface foam will disappear.
Immediately remove top of double boiler and set it in
a large bowl of cold water. Stir 2 minutes to cool
custard somewhat. Then transfer it to a bowl, cover,
and set in refrigerator to chill thoroughly. Also
chill whipping cream. When ready to proceed, whip
cream into soft peaks. Remove lemon peel from custard
and fold in whipped cream. Transfer mixture to ice
cream machine and freeze according to machine's
directions. Makes 1 Quart



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