Pomegranate Gelato
A luxuriously creamy Italian-style frozen dessert featuring the bright, tangy flavors of pomegranate juice and liqueur. This elegant gelato is perfectly balanced with a touch of lemon juice and rich dairy.
6 servings
3 hr 35 min
Ingredients
- •1½ cups heavy cream
- •½ cup whole milk
- •¾ cup sugar
- •1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- •⅛ teaspoon salt
- •1¼ cups pomegranate juice
- •⅓ cup pomegranate liqueur
- •1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- •to taste pomegranate seeds
- •1 piece ice cream maker
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk together cream, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking occasionally, then boil, whisking, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining ingredients.
15 min
- 2.
Transfer to a bowl and chill, uncovered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
60 min
- 3.
Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, at least 2 hours.
120 min
- 4.
Soften gelato slightly in refrigerator, about 20 minutes, before serving.
20 min