Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Gelato
Ingredients
The gelato base
-
2
cups
whole milk
-
1
cup
heavy cream
-
½
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
-
4
oz
bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
-
4
large
egg yolks
-
¾
cup
white sugar
The mix-ins
-
1
cup
pretzels, broken into small pieces, divided
-
¾
cup
caramel sauce, divided
Instructions
- 1. Combine milk and cream in a saucepan and heat until it reaches 170°F.
- 2. Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder and chopped chocolate until smooth.
- 3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth, then gradually add sugar until thickened.
- 4. Slowly add the chocolate mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- 5. Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it reaches 185°F.
- 6. Strain the mixture into a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- 7. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours.
- 8. Freeze the gelato according to the manufacturer's instructions, adding ½ cup of caramel and pretzels in the last 5 minutes or after churning.
- 9. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
- 10. Serve topped with remaining pretzel pieces and caramel sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8 servings
Calories
3417
Total fat
175g
Total carbohydrates
442g
Total protein
58g
Sodium
1961mg
Cholesterol
1165mg
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