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Almond Amaretto Gelato

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com May 16, 2001

Makes 6 servings.

4 cups heavy cream
5 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup crushed blanched almonds
1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur

Pour the cream into a saucepan and heat gently.

Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy. Beat 2 tablespoons of the hot cream into the egg mixture, then beat in the remaining cream, a half cup at a time.

Pour into a double boiler, or into a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, and cook over a gentle heat, stirring constantly 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Cool mixture, then chill.

Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. While the paddle is churning, add the almonds and Amaretto;freeze gelato overnight.

Place in the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving.