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Ricotta Gelato with Balsamic Glaze and Strawberries

April 25, 2013 Updated February 12, 2019 15 Comments

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I’m continuing my obsession with Ricotta today with this AMAZING Ricotta Gelato.
A couple of years ago we went to our favorite Gelato hang out.  It was there that I discovered a Ricotta Gelato drizzled with a balsamic vinegar glaze.  I had to try it.  It was just plain delicious.  The balsamic vinegar paired with the gelato sent my taste buds into euphoria.
Naturally when I found myself with about 5 lbs of ricotta, this creamy sensation had to be reproduced.
Brace yourself.

You will need:

2 cups fresh ricotta cheese (hopefully you made your own)
2 cups whole milk (support your local dairy)
5 egg yolks (from chicken’s in your back yard…I’m kidding)
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

No fat in this recipe!

 

Heat the milk in a saucepan; bring to a simmer.

 

While the milk is heating place the egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle attachment.

 

Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is very thick and pale yellow.

Not quite sure what happened to the photo of how the egg yolks should look ???

 

With the mixer running, slowly add half of the warm milk mixture.

 

Beat until blended.

 

Return the egg mixture to the saucepan with remaining milk.

 

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly.

 

Cook just until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.  Draw your finger across the spoon.  If it leaves a trail, it’s done.

 

Remove from heat and add the heavy cream.

 

Stir until cream is well blended.

 

Pour the mixture through a fine wire mesh strainer.  You want to make sure there are no little cooked egg particles in the gelato mixture.  This will make the mixture very smooth.

 

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

 

Stir in the ricotta.

 

Stir until mixture is smooth.

 

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool.

I’m a big fan in leaving ice cream or gelato base in the refrigerator overnight.  I really think it helps create greater volume when freezing.

 

I’m using an electric ice cream maker that holds 1 1/2 quarts.

 

You will notice that the gelato base is super thick.  With the ice cream maker running pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturers directions.

Note:  This makes enough base to fit into a 2 quart ice cream maker.

 

Freeze only until the mixture is thick and holds it’s shape well.  Let me give you some advice on using the ice cream maker that has the canister that you freeze.  If you think that you will get a more solid gelato by letting the maker continue to run, you are wrong.  The ice in the container will begin to melt and it will also melt your gelato or ice cream.  If you let it run for 30 minutes or more you will end up with the same liquid you started out with.  Be very careful.

 

Remove the gelato from the ice cream maker.  Place the frozen gelato into a separate container, cover and freeze until it reaches your desired consistency.  When the gelato freezes a bit firmer, it becomes more creamy.

 

While the gelato is setting up, make the balsamic glaze.

Note:  This glaze is fabulous on just about anything.  I LOVE to drizzle it over pizza.  Who knew it would be so fabulous on gelato??

You will need:

1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

 

In a small skillet add the vinegar.  (Ugh blurry photo.  My apology)

 

Add the honey.

 

Stir the mixture while bringing to a simmer.

 

Continue to stir and simmer until the mixture reduces by half.  The glaze will coat a spoon.

 

Pour into a bowl or other container and allow to cool.

It’s great to store in a squeeze bottle.  It makes a handy and convenient way to drizzle just about anything you eat.

 

Dice a few strawberries.

 

Place a scoop or two of gelato into a serving bowl.

 

Drizzle with the cooled balsamic glaze.

 

 

Top with a dice strawberries.  I like a ton of strawberries.

The tartness of the vinegar combined with the sweet ricotta just makes my mouth water.   Heaven in a bowl.

I started this really bad tradition of eating all of my photo’s.  Bad idea.  Delicious, but very bad idea.

ice cream and strawberries in a bowl
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Ricotta Gelato

The tartness of the vinegar combined with the sweet ricotta just makes my mouth water.   Heaven in a bowl.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword ricotta gelato, ricotta gelato recipe, ricotta gelato with balsamic glaze
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 415 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Balsamic Glaze:

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Garnish:  Diced Strawberries

Instructions

  1. Place the milk in a medium size saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  2. Combine the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.  Cream at medium-high speed until very thick and  pale yellow.
  3. Add half of the warm milk to the egg mixture and stir until blended.  Return the new egg mixture  to the sauce pan with remaining milk.
  4. Cook over low heat until the mixture is thick enough to cover a wooden spoon, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat and add vanilla; stir to combine.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
  7. Stir in ricotta cheese until mixture is smooth.  Cover and refrigerate over night or until well chilled.
  8. Freeze in an ice cream maker according the manufacturer's instructions.  Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
  9. In a small skillet combine vinegar and honey.  Heat mixture, stirring constantly, until the mixture is reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon.  Remove from heat and transfer to a container or bowl.  Allow mixture to cook before drizzling on the gelato.
Nutrition Facts
Ricotta Gelato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 193mg64%
Sodium 102mg4%
Potassium 214mg6%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 965IU19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 238mg24%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Katie says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    I had this flavor at Copa the last time I was in SLC and decided I must crack their code so I can make it at home. So glad I found your recipe! It is a divine flavor combination.

    Reply
  2. Erin Brady says

    May 19, 2013 at 2:21 am

    I tried the glaze and strawberry combo with your buttermilk panna cotta for a fun spring combo, and it was amazing! Thanks so much for posting this fabulous recipe!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      May 19, 2013 at 3:43 am

      What a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try that myself.

      Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    I made this over the weekend and it was so awesome!!!!! The only thing that went wrong for me was that I burned my balsamic glaze so it tasted pretty bad and I could not use it. But next time I make it I will be more careful because I can imagine the combo would be awesome! But alone the gelato was still rockin! Thank you for the recipe and keep them coming!!!!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      April 30, 2013 at 11:35 pm

      Hooray! I'm so happy the hear that someone made this. It is amazing. Next time your balsamic glaze will be perfect.

      Reply
  4. Janet@simplysogood says

    April 26, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm so happy our mom forwarded my link. I love her.

    Reply
  5. China Dostal says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Your recipes really brighten my day…I am always so glad when I see a new article in my RSS inbox. Your photography is lovely! My mom recently sent me a link to your site and I am so happy she did.

    Reply
  6. Marilyn Broadbent Oveson says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Seriously! I love balsamic anything and I'm dying to make this glaze! I will work on getting my courage up to make the gelato, it looks spectacular. 🙂

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      April 26, 2013 at 3:13 am

      Do it, Marilyn. I miss you. Come back.

      Reply
  7. Danhiskka says

    April 26, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Oh, I'm SO asking for an ice cream maker for my birthday!! Which casually is the same week we get the first strawberries of the season, It's meant to be 😉
    So long swimsuit! Hahaha?

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      April 26, 2013 at 3:12 am

      You should totally go for the ice cream maker. You will never regret it. This is an dessert you should only make on special occasions IF you ever want to wear that swimsuit. As always, thank you for your fun comment.

      Reply
  8. Janet@simplysogood says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    Oh Jessica, stop….please stop. Hahaha that's so funny. Smile of the day.

    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    You're pretty much THE Iron Chef. Hiding away in making all these wonderfully, creative, dishes. Cause really who else beside an Iron Chef would come up with a balsamic honey glaze to go over a ricotta gelato. Seriously, you're awesome!

    Reply
  10. Janet@simplysogood says

    April 25, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Hi Elizabeth, This is NOT above your skill level. The worse thing that you could do would be to cook the eggs is the custard. If you keep the heat low and continually stir the mixture, you are home free. Don't doubt yourself. If you have a ice cream maker, go or it!!! Call me and I'll walk you through the process step-by-step OR I'll come to your home and we'll make it together (that would be so fun). DO IT!!

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth Downie says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    My heart is broken right now because I know myself well enough to know that I will probably never make this recipe (I think it's over my skill level?) but I hope I'm wrong. It looks simply so good (see what I did there).

    Reply
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