Gelato Ice cream Recipe with Reduced Sugar

Since it is too hot to turn on the oven and make my miracle chocolate cake. I am sharing my reduced sugar gelato ice cream.

What inspired me to buy a gelato maker instead of a regular ice cream maker? Two things: my passion for Italy and the day I saw Victoria Gotti in Italy eating Gelato every chance she got.

What is the difference between gelato versus regular ice cream maker? Gelato is more dense with less air whipped into the cream and flavors are much more intense. Anything rich in flavor, you eat less and reduce you calories. Regular ice cream contains more air whipped into the cream, more ingredients, higher sodium and higher sugar levels, milder flavors.

Sugar and Sugar Substitute. You can use regular sugar if you are not concerned about the carbs. I use Somersweet because it is equal to meausuring sugar with no aftertaste at all. It is a very fine powder form which reduces any graininess in ice cream. Splenda may be acceptable substitute, but it may also be more grainy texure then Somersweet brand.

OPTIONAL - Cornstarch. "Master,mind behind Jeni's Ice Creams, Jeni Britton incorporates cornstarch to improve creaminess and reduce hardening and ice crystals as the reduced sugar recipes freeze."

I am creating a newer cornstarch method for ice cream. Activate the cornstarch separately from the milk mix. Add one tablespoon cornstarch in a custard cup and 3 Tablespoons water. Cook in the microwave on high for 25 seconds. When it comes out, it will look like gel. Add 2 more tablespoons water and mix well. You will add this into the milk mix 1 tablespoon at a time and mix very thoroughly. You may need to smash gel chunks against the side of the bowl to better incorporate it into the liquids. If there is any tiny chunks left, that is ok. I usually leave the small amount in the bowl that settles instead of pouring it into the icecream maker.

When you add the cornstarch, I highly recommend you strain the liquid prior to pouring into the ice cream maker to further elimate gel chunks. When I didn't strain it, I could feel a few frozen tiny chunks, but they desolved in my mouth and didn't have any bad taste at all.

I have done this recipe without the cornstarch, so you can too; especially if you are eating it the same day and to keep the sugars and carbs down. Cornstarch adds 7 grams of carbs to the recipe. This is a no egg and no cook recipe other than when you add the heated cornstarch.

Gelato Maker. I have the DeLonghi GM6000 Brand gelato maker.

Goodie Add In's You can add mini chocolate chips, candy pieces, or fruit pieces to enjoy any of your favorite treats in the icecream. You can add Mint Chocolate extract if you love a mint smell and flavoring. I use Watkins brand. Or add some toppings to your ice cream in the bowl after it is done and ready to serve.