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    London Fog Gelato Ice Cream

    Published: Jul 16, 2019 Modified: Jul 16, 2019 by Candice

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    My favorite hot beverage transformed into a gelato with this London fog gelato! If you've never had a London fog latte, imagine an Earl Grey tea latte with a pump of vanilla. If that sounds delicious to you (and it sure should) then this gelato is the flavor for you!

    Scoops of ice cream in a round container on a marble surface.

    The difference between gelato and ice cream

    The major difference between gelato and ice cream is the milk to cream ratio. Ice cream has closer to a 1:1 ratio, and gelato is closer to a 2:1 milk:cream ratio.

    How to make london fog gelato

    Place the bowl of your ice cream maker in the freezer overnight. Separate your yolks (photo 1). Whisk the yolks and sugar together until pale yellow (photos 2 & 3).

    Pot of milk with step by step egg yolk and sugar mixture.

    Warm the milk and vanilla until it just lightly simmers (photo 1). Temper the egg/sugar mixture with the milk/vanilla mixture (photos 2 & 3). Return to the sauce pan and cook until thickened, stirring slowly and constantly. It should get to 170F (photo 4).

    Step by step tempering egg mixture.

    How to infuse ice cream and gelato with earl Grey tea

    Remove from heat. Add the Earl Grey tea leaves or bags to the pan. Stir. Steep for 30 minutes with the lid on.

    Steeping tea bags in a pot of warm milk.

    Strain. Add the cream and stir. Chill in the refrigerator ideally overnight, minimum 4 hours.

    Flatlay of pot with milk mixture and whisk on a dish towel.

    The next day, add your chilled gelato to your ice cream maker. Churn (stir setting) until it is the thickness of soft serve ice cream, 20-25 minutes. You can enjoy it now as soft serve, or continue to final step for ice cream consistency.

    Ice cream churner on kitchen towel and marble surface.

    Transfer to a container you can freeze and freeze at least 4 hours. Cover with parchment paper for added shelf life.

    ice cream in round container covered in parchment.

    Earl Grey tea gelato aka london fog gelato

    One of my favorite hot beverages is a London fog. It's an Earl Grey tea latte with splash of vanilla. This Earl Grey infused gelato has a touch of vanilla just like the hot beverage.

    Hand holding two ice cream cones.

    What is Earl Grey tea?

    A British, black tea that is flavored with the oils from bergamot rind, a citrus fruit.

    Does Earl Grey tea have caffeine?

    Yes. Earl Grey has average amounts of caffeine compared to other black tea, at about 50mg per 8 oz. serving.

    Hand holding ice cream cone with two scoops and girl in background.

    My favorite ice cream maker - No extra appliances

    Contains affiliate links where I might receive a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

    • Ice cream attachment for Kitchen Aid mixer - I like to use this ice cream maker attachment because it doesn't require an additional appliance. If you do not have a Kitchen Aid mixer and prefer not to buy one, this is my favorite inexpensive option ice cream maker, and this is my favorite high-end ice cream maker. All options work with gelato, ice cream, and sorbet.
    • Kitchen Aid mixer
    • Ice Cream Scooper
    • Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea
    • Freezer container for ice cream
    Hand holding ice cream cone with one scoop.

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    London Fog Gelato Ice Cream

    Imagine an Earl grey tea latte with a splash of vanilla but frozen to perfection... this London fog gelato is my new summer favorite!
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Resting Time4 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time5 hrs 35 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 5 large egg yolks
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 30 g loose leaf Earl grey tea or 10 tea bags
    • 1.25 cup heavy cream
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place the bowl of your ice cream maker in the freezer overnight.
    • Whisk the yolks and sugar together until pale yellow.
    • Warm the milk and vanilla until it just lightly simmers.
    • Temper the egg/sugar mixture with the milk/vanilla mixture.
    • Return to the sauce pan and cook until thickened, stirring slowly and constantly. It should get to 170F.
    • Remove from heat. Add the tea leaves or bags to the pan. Stir. Steep for 30 minutes with the lid on.
    • Strain. Add the cream. Stir to combine.
    • Chill in the refrigerator ideally overnight, minimum 4 hours.
    • The next day, add your chilled ice cream to your ice cream maker. Churn (stir setting) until it is the thickness of soft serve ice cream, 20-25 minutes. You can enjoy it now as soft serve, or continue to final step for ice cream consistency.
    • Transfer to a container you can freeze and freeze at least 4 hours.

    Notes

    If you cannot wait to chill the ice cream before churning it, you can chill it quickly over a bowl filled with ice water. Just stir the ice cream to cool the base faster than your refrigerator can.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 121mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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