Strawberry Gelato

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Strawberry Gelato

Recipe By : Better Homes and Gardens - July 1997
Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Not Sent

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 c cut-up strawberries
6 c milk
1 1/3 c sugar
12 egg yolks -- beaten
several drops red food coloring -- optional

Place berries in a blender container or food processor bowl, cover and
blend or process until nearly smooth.

In a large saucepan combine 3 cups of the milk, the sugar, and egg
yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture coats a spoon. (Dip
a spoon into the custard and draw a line with your finger through the
coating. The custard is done when the edges along the line keep their
shape). Remove from heat. Stir in the remining milk, the berries, and
food coloring, if desired.

Cover surface of gelato mixture with plastic wrap. Refrigerate several
hours or overnight till chilled. (Or, place the saucepan in a sink of
ice water to chill quickly.) Freeze in a 4-or5-quart ice cream freezer
according to manufacturers directions. Ripen for 4 hours.

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