Lemon Gelato

We had an Italian themed date night this last weekend. We all dressed up, and my husband made and served us bow tie lasagna. After the kiddos were in bed, we had this awesome lemon gelato as we watched Life is Beautiful. Such a good/sad movie! The gelato was rich, creamy, and very fresh. We loved it!

Lemon Gelato

    1 cup milk
    1 cup sugar
    5 egg yolks, lightly beaten
    3 tablespoons grated lemon peel
    3/4 cup lemon juice
    2 cups heavy whipping cream



    In a small heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°; stir in sugar until
    dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks.
    Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Add lemon peel. Cook and
    stir over low heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats
    the back of a metal spoon.
    Remove from the heat; strain. Stir in lemon juice. Cool quickly by
    placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in
    cream. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
    Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according
    to manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until
    ready to freeze. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4
    hours before serving. Yield: 1-1/2 quarts. 

Source: Taste of Home