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    Banana Gelato with Nutella

    Aug 18, 2011 · Modified: Jun 19, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    Banana Gelato with Nutella - Andrea Meyers

    One of my favorite childhood summer memories is licking the dasher after Mom made ice cream. Mom and Dad had the wood bucket-style ice cream freezer with the big metal container that required ice cream salt and ice poured all around it, and my sister and I always hung close while Mom lifted the lid and pulled the dasher out. Ice cream flavors were simple vanilla-based with fruit, and banana was one of our favorites. I make our banana gelato using a French vanilla base, then stir in mashed ripe bananas before a long chill in the refrigerator. Then just 30 seconds before churning is finished, we squeeze in some warm Nutella, which spreads throughout the gelato, giving chocolaty chunks of goodness in every bite.

    We make our ice creams and gelatos in a counter top electric model now, but I often yearn for that old-fashioned bucket.

    Banana Gelato with Nutella, adding the Nutella - Andrea Meyers

    It’s not exactly like Mom’s banana ice cream, but it’s still pretty darn good.

    Banana Gelato with Nutella - Andrea Meyers
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    Banana Gelato with Nutella

    Inspired by Making Artisan Gelato, by Torrance Kopfer. Makes about 1 quart.
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time45 mins
    Refrigeration & Freezing Time11 hrs
    Total Time12 hrs 45 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: banana, gelato, Nutella, summer, vanilla
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • 3-quart heavy bottom saucepan with lid
    • instant read thermometer
    • whisk
    • 2 nonreactive 3-quart bowls
    • 4 or 5–quart bowl
    • immersion blender (optional, though helpful)
    • fine mesh strainer
    • ice cream maker
    • 1-quart plastic freezer container with lid

    Ingredients

    • 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 4 egg yolks
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 very ripe soft banana (peeled and mashed)
    • ⅓ cup Nutella (slightly warm but not melted)
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    Gelato Base

    • Put the split vanilla bean and its seeds in the saucepan, then add the milk and ½ cup (100 g) of the sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the thermometer registers 170° F/77° C. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to steep for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the vanilla bean pod and return the pot to the burner. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the thermometer registers 170° F/77° C.
    • In the other 3-quart bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining ¼ cup (50 g) sugar until the mixture is foamy and slightly thickened.
    • Temper the egg yolks by adding about half of the hot milk mixture one ladle at a time, whisking continuously. Whisk the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan and return to the burner. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula until the thermometer registers 185° F/85° C. Do not allow the mixture to boil. Remove from heat and insert the immersion blender into the hot liquid. Blend until smooth. (Note: You can also use a whisk and vigorously whip the mixture, or use a blender.)
    • Make an ice bath in the large bowl and set the bowl with the heavy cream mixture on top. Place a fine-mesh strainer on the rim of the bowl and carefully pour the custard through the strainer. Stir the custard about every 5 minutes until the mixture is cooled, about 30 minutes. Remove the bowl from the ice bath, dry the bottom, and stir in the mashed banana. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.

    Churn

    • About 30 minutes before churning, set the bowl in the freezer to get the mixture as cold as possible without starting to freeze. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s directions for processing. During the final 30 seconds of churning, drop spoonfuls of the Nutella, or you can pipe it in with a sandwich bag if you want smaller bits.
    • Transfer the churned gelato to the plastic container. Press a layer of plastic wrap against the gelato and seal the lid on top. Freeze until fully hardened, at least 2 hours. To serve, allow the gelato to soften slightly on the counter for about 2 to 3 minutes before scooping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Tres Delicious says

      August 20, 2011 at 8:06 am

      Fabulous! I love that yummy and indulging ice cream. A cool summer treat

      Reply
    2. tandteacake says

      August 21, 2011 at 4:27 pm

      Mmmmmmh that looks fabulous! Too bad I don't have a machine. 🙁 But I can still drool on your pictures, right? 😉

      Tobias

      Reply
    3. The Dinner Belle for Kimberlybelle.com says

      August 22, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      One of my fave breakfasts in Thailand was Nutella and Banana pancakes or crepes, but putting this mix into my favorite dessert of ice cream sounds amazing! Can't wait to try it before fall sets in.

      The Dinner Belle for Kimberlybelle.com

      Reply
    4. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

      August 28, 2011 at 4:11 pm

      Wow this ice cream looks incredible! I've always loved bananas and chocolate together; the nuetella sounds like a perfect companion for the banana too. Yum! I am definitely adding this to my ice cream list.

      Reply
    5. cheapcraftymama says

      April 10, 2012 at 8:44 pm

      That looks SO yummy! I featured it today on my “Top 10 Nutella Recipes” post. Feel free to grab a “featured” button. Also I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at my new linky party “Pin It and Win It Wednesday” @www.cheapcraftymama.com!

      Reply

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