Name: Creamy Chocolate Gelato
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably natural (see Note); 2 14-ounce cans “lite” coconut milk (about 3 1/2 cups), divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 0.125 teaspoon salt

Creamy Chocolate Gelato

4.3

(7)

7 Reviews

This ultra-chocolaty, dairy-free Sicilian-style gelato--made without eggs or cream--is relatively lean but still creamy-smooth and flavorful. The coconut milk used for the base gives it a silky, rich mouthfeel and a subtle coconut flavor.

By Alice Medrich

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 generous quart

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegan

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Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably natural (see Note)
2 14-ounce cans “lite” coconut milk (about 3 1/2 cups), divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

Put cocoa in a medium bowl and whisk in enough coconut milk (about 2/3 cup) to make a smooth paste. Stir in vanilla.
Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the remaining coconut milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, until the mixture begins to barely simmer around the edges. Then, stirring constantly and scraping the sides and corners of the pan to prevent scorching, let the mixture simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes to fully cook the cornstarch. Scrape the hot mixture into the bowl with the cocoa mixture. Whisk until well blended. Let cool, undisturbed, for about 45 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours.
Pour the gelato mixture into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2; refrigerate for up to 1 day. Store gelato in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. For the best texture, let soften slightly before serving.

Equipment: Ice cream maker

Note: Cocoa powder comes in two styles: natural and Dutch-processed. Dutch-processed cocoa has been treated with alkali, or "Dutched," to neutralize the natural acidity of cocoa, while natural has not. For this recipe, we prefer the taste of natural cocoa powder, although either type can be used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186	Calories
7g	Fat
30g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 22g
Added Sugars 22g	44%
Protein 3g	5%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Folate 2mcg	0%
Sodium 64mg	3%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 27mg	6%
Potassium 83mg	2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.