How to Make Italian Ice Cream aka Gelato and Why!

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Why Gelato instead of Ice Cream? Well gelato is different from some ice cream because it has a lower butterfat content. Typically it contains 4-8% butterfat, versus 14% for ice cream in the United States. Although gelato does have a higher sugar content than ice cream. The sugar content in gelato is precisely balanced with the water content to act as an anti-freeze to prevent the gelato from freezing solid. Typically, gelato and Italian sorbet or granita contain a stabilizing base. Egg yolks are used in yellow custard-based gelato flavors, including zabaione and creme caramel. Non-fat milk solids are also added to gelato.

The reality is, Ice Cream or Gelato while slightly different, are from the same family, now’s not the time to discriminate, now is the time to unite and eat both of these delicious frozen treats…also please don’t be fooled by  ”FROZEN DESSERTS!!!” This is an IMPOSTER, Join the Campaign for REAL

Join the Campaign For Real Ice Cream

Join the Campaign For Real Ice Cream

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Why is it cool: Because home made ice cream is awesome, well because Ice Cream in general is awesome, knowing what’s going in the mix is even better of course. Although this is something I’ve yet to attempt at home but you better believe I’m going to try it soon. Either lemon granita or some kind of chocolate ice cream :) oh yeah….don’t worry I’ll post something about it when I do.

Kitchen Aid Mixed Ice Cream Attachment

Kitchen Aid Mixed Ice Cream Attachment

Where can I get one: This will definitely be a specialty item, so I would just go with a quick google search or bing, whatever you like and get your hands on this attachment.

How much? Anywhere from $80 to $130, internets are your shopping friend.

Worthy / Not Worthy: Dude! Come on, you can make ice cream at HOME! This is a no brainer, definitely worthy! In fact WE are not worthy of IT!

We're not worthy! (of the ice cream maker) Photo Credit TheChive.com

We're not worthy! (of the ice cream maker...ok Ron Jeremy too..) Photo Credit TheChive.com

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