Strawberry Cake Batter Gelato
Serves 1
320 mins prep
320 mins total
If you've ever had a strawberry Cream Saver hard candy, then just imagine that flavor but in frozen form. I used my standard gelato base recipe to start off and then infused it with flavor with dry white cake mix and (thawed) frozen strawberries. The cake mix adds a sweetness to the gelato that is complimented by the subtle sweetness of the frozen berries.
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In a saucepan combine ½ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup dry boxed white cake mix, and 1 cup whole milk. Whisk in 2 large eggs and place over medium heat until steaming (6-8 minutes), while stirring constantly.
Once steaming, remove from heat and stir in 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, strawberry puree (see notes), and 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
Place mixture in glass bowl and cover with saran wrap. Place in refrigerator for 3-4 hours until thoroughly cooled.
Pour mixture in
and churn until gelato becomes a soft-serve consistency. (Because gelato is egg-based, it will not crystallize or get as hard as much as normal ice cream.)
Top with fresh berries, white chocolate curls, or toppings of your choice!