Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelato

Tammy Smith

Chocolate peanut butter gelato combines a cocoa-rich base with swirls of peanut butter, churned using the lower-fat, denser method that gives gelato its characteristic smooth consistency. It takes about 30 minutes of active prep and needs several hours in the freezer before it's ready to serve.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Servings bowls

Calories 864 kcal

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Whisk
Ice Cream Maker
Spatula

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk preferably organic
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder high-quality
1 cup peanut butter creamy, without added sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare Base Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar over medium heat. Whisk continuously until the sugar dissolves completely. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
Add Flavor: Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, ensuring there are no lumps. Once completely dissolved, add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Chill: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover. Chill in the refrigerator until completely cold, at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Churn the Gelato: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Freeze for Stability: Transfer the gelato to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips:

For a unique twist, swirl in some melted chocolate before the final freeze.
If you're a fan of crunch, add roasted chopped peanuts for texture.
Swap creamy peanut butter for almond butter for an alternative nutty flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 864kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 21gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 4gSugar: 64gVitamin A: 1072IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Chocolate, Gelato, Peanut Butter

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