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Description of  Gelato

Gelato is not simply the Italian word for ice cream. A good gelato should be rich in flavor but you shouldnt feel full even after youve eaten a pint of it. Trust me! So says Adriano di Petrillo, owner of Dri Dri, the fashionable artisan gelateria. Authentic Italian gelato is made with milk rather than cream, so its much lighter and significantly lower in fat. Gelato is made by a process called mantecazione, where it is frozen and churned very slowly so it doesnt absorb too much air. This achieves a creamy texture without the fat. Gelato is surprisingly easy to make at home with a domestic ice cream maker. Try Adrianos simple recipes for Vanilla, Coffee, Bitter Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, and Tiramis. Also included are recipes for fresh and fruity sorbets and granitas, including Green Apple and Mixed Berries. Suggestions for delicious ways to serve your creations include Bitter Chocolate Gelato with Cherry Compote Lemon Gelato with Brioche and Almond Gelato drowned with hot espresso. Ideas for gelato-based drinks include Italian classics such as a Rossini (strawberry sorbet with Prosecco) and Sgroppino (lemon gelato blended with vodka or Prosecco). Read more