Homemade cream ice cream recipe

Cream gelato is one of the most iconic and appreciated flavors in Italian artisanal ice cream shops. Soft, fragrant, with an egg and milk base that recalls traditional desserts, it is an unmissable proposal in the display case. In this article we offer you a recipe for artisanal cream gelato balanced for 5 kg of product, ideal for those looking for creaminess, structure and production stability.

To obtain an impeccable result, it is essential to use professional machinery such as those of Innova Italia, a company specialized in the production of high-performance batch freezers and pasteurizers.

Homemade cream ice cream recipe for 5 kg

Ingredients:
Fresh whole milk: 2,900 g

Fresh cream (35% fat): 800 g

Granulated sugar: 600 g

Dextrose: 200 g

Skimmed milk powder: 150 g

Pasteurized egg yolks: 250 g

Neutral/stabilizer for ice cream: 10 g

Vanilla pod or natural vanilla: to taste

Professional procedure

1. Preparation of the base

In a large saucepan, mix milk, cream, sugar, dextrose and skimmed milk powder. Start heating the mixture to about 40°C.

2. Adding the egg yolks and neutral

At 40°C, incorporate the pasteurized egg yolks and neutral. Add the vanilla seeds or natural extract. Bring the mixture up to 85°C, maintaining the temperature for 2-3 minutes to ensure correct pasteurization.

3. Cooling and maturation

Quickly lower the temperature to 4°C. Leave the mixture to mature for at least 4-6 hours to obtain a more homogeneous structure and improve the creaminess of the ice cream.

4. Churn

Insert the matured mixture into the professional batch freezer and start the cycle. Thanks to the technology of Innova Italia batch freezers, you will obtain a cream ice cream with a velvety texture, without crystals and a perfectly balanced flavor.

Innova Italia machines: the secret of professional production

To get the most out of every recipe, it is essential to rely on reliable and high-performance machines. Innova Italia equipment is designed to:

Ensure consistent production and uniform results
Make cleaning and maintenance easier
Reduce time and energy consumption
Support the ice cream maker in every phase of processing

Whether it’s churning or pasteurizing, Innova offers compact, combined and professional machines for every laboratory need.

Bring artisanal cream ice cream to your ice cream shop

The recipe for cream ice cream is a cornerstone of Italian ice cream making. With selected ingredients, a well-balanced formula and professional machines like those from Innova Italia, you can offer a classic but always current taste, which wins over new customers every day.