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17 Apr 2008
Edy's is continuing their trend of making some dough off the popularity of American Idol. You can vote for one of the flavors to be the newest American Idol.
Personally, the Mint Karaoke Cookie and Cheesecake Diva look yummy to me... however, I know they'll be packed with preservatives and fat and calories, oh my.
Martha Stewart has a yummy mint chocolate chip gelato recipe on her site.
Makes about 1 quart
2 1/2 cups whole milk
14 sprigs fresh mint
5 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine milk ... {Tags: american idol, cheesecake, gelato, mint} {More...}
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26 Feb 2008
The pomegranate is a fall and winter fruit, so this gelato is appropriate for the season. Refreshing without being heavy, it has a beautiful blush-pink color, and the tanginess of the fruit cuts the richness of the dairy. The result is an irresistible autumnal dessert you won't soon forget.
Active time: 15 min
Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr (includes chilling and freezing)
Servings: Makes 1 quart.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups bottled pomegranate juice
1/3 cup pomegranate liqueur such as PAMA
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Special equipment: an ice cream maker
Garnish: pomegranate ... {Tags: gelato, pomegranate} {More...}
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26 Feb 2008
Another great one from Epicurious
There are no eggs in this recipe — it's the cornstarch that gives the gelato a smooth, silky texture. Fine-quality chocolate provides its rich flavor.
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 5 hr (includes chilling and freezing)
Servings: Makes about 1 qt.
Ingredients
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt
7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
Special equipment: an ice cream maker
Bring 2 1/4 cups milk just to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. While milk is heating, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, ... {Tags: chocolate, gelato} {More...}
