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Chocolate-Cinnamon Gelato with Toffee Bits

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Gelato with Toffee Bits

Chocolate-Cinnamon Gelato with Toffee Bits

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Equipment

  • - Gelato Scoop Set/Ice Cream Scoops: A set of scoops designed for portioning out gelato, ensuring consistent servings and temperature management.

  • - Digital Ice Cream Maker/Gelato Machine: An electric gelato maker that uses a double boiler method to churn and freeze ingredients into smooth, creamy desserts.

  • - Precision Digital Food Scale: A food scale for precise measurement of ingredients, critical in baking and cooking.

  • - High-Speed Blender: For making ice cream bases, including smooth purees and mixtures for gelato recipes.

  • - Ice Cream Freezer Bowl Set: For making gelato in an ice cream maker, featuring stainless steel for durability and ease of cleaning.

  • - Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set: Essential for mixing ingredients and preparing your gelato mixture before freezing.

  • - Silicone Spatulas: For scraping and mixing ingredients in bowls, particularly useful for working with thick mixtures like gelato.

  • - Plastic Freezer Pouches: For storing and portioning gelato, or any homemade ice cream.

  • - Ice Cream Maker Container: For creating your ice cream base or gelato mixture, ensuring proper freezing and churning.

  • - Electric Mixer: Useful for mixing ingredients thoroughly, especially if the recipe calls for cream or egg yolks.

  • - Thermometer: To accurately measure the temperature of your ingredients and mixture, important for gelato making to achieve the right consistency.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 cups whole milk, divided

  • 5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

  • 1/3 cup coarsely crushed toffee candy (such as Skor, Heath bar, or Almond Roca)

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in heavy medium saucepan until blended. Gradually add 1/4 cup milk, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk in remaining 1 3/4 cups milk. Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and comes to boil, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute longer, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then whisk until melted and smooth.
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Instruction 2

Transfer gelato base to medium bowl. Mix in cream. Place bowl over large bowl filled with ice and water and cool, stirring often, about 30 minutes.
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Instruction 3

Process gelato base in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, adding toffee during last minute of churning. Transfer to container; cover. Freeze at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.
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