Italian Dessert Recipes: Vanilla Gelato

Vanilla Gelato

(Makes 1 quart)

1-1/2 cups heavy cream
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, and sugar.

Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.

Remove from heat.

Scrape the vanilla seeds into the milk, add the bean, and let sit for 30 minutes.

Strain into a clean bowl discarding the vanilla bean.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions