Cacao Nib Gelato Recipe

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Cacao Nib Gelato
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
680
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup cacao nibs
  • 1/2 vanilla bean , split lengthwise
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Combine 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup whole milk, and 1/2 cup cacao nibs in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean; add bean. Bring mixture to simmer. Remove from heat. Cover and let mixture steep 30 minutes. Uncover and return to simmer.
  2. Whisk 5 large egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar in large heatproof bowl until mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened. Gradually add hot cream mixture to yolk mixture, whisking until well blended. Return mixture to same saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and coats back of spoon when finger is drawn across and instant-read thermometer inserted into custard registers 170°F, about 5 minutes (do not boil). Transfer custard to medium bowl. Cover and chill overnight. Whisk 5 large egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar in large heatproof bowl until mixture is pale yellow and slightly thickened. Gradually add hot cream mixture to yolk mixture, whisking until well blended. Return mixture to same saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until custard thickens and coats back of spoon when finger is drawn across and instant-read thermometer inserted into custard registers 170°F, about 5 minutes (do not boil). Transfer custard to medium bowl. Cover and chill overnight.
  3. Pour custard through fine strainer set over bowl; discard solids in strainer. Transfer custard to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer gelato to freezer container. Cover and freeze until ice cream is firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. do ahead Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.
  4. * Bits of shell-roasted cacao beans; available at many specialty foods stores and from .
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 680.42 Kcal (2849 kJ)
Calories from fat 388.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.15g 66%
Cholesterol 393.83mg 131%
Sodium 176.03mg 7%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Total Carbs 56.04g 19%
Sugars 33.48g 134%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g 55%
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 198.6mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.09 Kcal (968 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.66g 66%
Cholesterol 133.76mg 131%
Sodium 59.79mg 7%
Potassium 97.82mg 6%
Total Carbs 19.03g 19%
Sugars 11.37g 134%
Dietary Fiber 4.69g 55%
Protein 6.79g 40%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 67.5mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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