This mascarpone ice cream is the perfect summer treat for your family. It is super easy to make and a delightful treat that provides a taste of Italy’s indulgent gelato al mascarpone!
Add egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract, and ¼ cup of milk to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk everything until nicely combined.
Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan or pot along with the mascarpone cheese.
Heat the milk while mixing constantly to combine well with the cheese until there are no lumps left. Make sure you don’t bring the mixture to a boil.
Slowly add the egg yolk mixture into the pot with milk while whisking continuously.
Cook the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Once done, remove the pot from the heat.
Allow the mixture to reach room temperature mixing from time to time to prevent a skin from forming on top.
Strain the ice cream custard into a pitcher or jar and place it in the fridge for 3-4 hours, or even better, overnight.
Once chilled, pour the mascarpone custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes around 30-40 minutes.
Freeze
Line a freezer-proof container with cling film and transfer the churned mascarpone ice cream into it.
Level the top with a spatula and add a layer of parchment paper.
Cover with more cling film and freeze the ice cream for a few hours or until it reaches your desired firmness.
Serve on its own or with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Make sure you don’t bring the milk to a boil, as this can lead to the mascarpone cheese curdling.
To prevent the egg yolks from scrambling when you add them to the hot milk mixture, make sure you do it slowly while mixing the milk continuously.
Allow the mascarpone custard mixture to chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. This step improves the flavor and texture and ensures a creamier gelato during the churning process.
The ice cream can firm up quite a bit in the freezer, so for the best texture and flavor, allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping and serving.