Strawberry Gelato Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh strawberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. Remove the stems and leaves from the strawberries and rinse in cold water.
2. Place the strawberries and the sugar in a food processor and process until liquified.
3. Add the water and run the food processor until all the mixture is smoth.
4. Whip the cream with a wire whisk until it begins to thicken slightly and becomes the consistency of buttermilk.
5. Mix the cream and strawberry mixture in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
6. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions

Notes

* try using milk instead of water for a creamier texture, using water the consistency is more like a sorbet.