how2heroes » Strawberry Gelato

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Makes 1½ quarts

Ingredients

For Gelato

2 cups strawberries, hulled, rinsed & sliced
½ cup honey
½ vanilla bean pod, split
½ cinnamon stick
2 cups heavy cream
fresh strawberries to serve (optional)

Equipment

ice cream maker

How-to

Place the strawberries, honey, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover and cook 5-7 minutes
Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then refrigerate until completely cold
Remove cinnamon stick & vanilla bean from the strawberry syrup
Stir in the heavy cream
Place the strawberry-cream mixture into an ice cream maker (any home model will do)
Process according to manufacturer's instructions, until the mixture reaches a batter-like consistency (it will also increase in volume by about 30%-40%). This will take about 15 minutes
Transfer the semi-frozen gelato to another container
Cover & freeze for at least 6 hours before serving. Scoop and serve with fresh strawberries (optional)

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Charles Draghi

Charles Draghi, chef/owner of Erbaluce restaurant in Boston, creates dishes influenced by his Italian-French culinary background and classical training. Inspired by local produce from farmers' markets and his own herb garden, he treats presentation as a collaborative art form, from the food to the wine lists and even his own plays that are read in the restaurant. Erbaluce is located on the edge of the Theatre District, so it's only fitting that Charles is also an accomplished playwright.