Avocado Gelato

Avocado Gelato
Avocado Gelato might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 795 calories, 12g of protein, and 37g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up sugar, milk, orange zest, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 75 hours.

Instructions

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Bring 1 3/4 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, zest, and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
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Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl until smooth, then whisk into simmering milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and boil 1 minute.
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Transfer mixture to a metal bowl, then set bowl in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool completely, stirring frequently. Discard zest.
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Quarter, pit, and peel avocados, then purée with vitamin C and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until smooth.
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Add milk mixture and blend well.
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Freeze avocado mixture in ice cream maker.
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Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until hardened, about 1 hour.
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Ice cream can be made 1 week ahead.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In75 hrs
Servings2
Health Score24
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