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Basil Olive Oil Gelato

A delicious savory Italian Ice Cream.
www.comfortandpeasant.com
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 6 Egg yolks
  • 1/3 Cup Fruity extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 Cup Basil flavored olive oil
  • 3 Cups Whole milk (3.5%)
  • 1 Cup Heavy cream (35 %)
  • 2 Tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 Tsp Kosher salt
  • Fleur de sel for serving

Instructions
 

  • Using a hand mixer, beat sugar and egg yolks in a large bowl until pale yellow, about
    5 minutes.
  • Add basil olive oil and extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream, and continue beating until smooth and airy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add milk, cream, vanilla, and salt, and beat until combined.
  • Pour into an ice cream maker and process and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Serve with a drizzle of the same fruity extra virgin olive oil you used to make the gelato as well as a sprinkling of fleur de sel or flaky sea salt.
Keyword Dessert, Ice Cream