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Honey Ricotta Gelato with Honeyed Almonds

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Honey Ricotta Gelato with Honeyed Almonds

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by Loves Food Loves to Eat

Honey Ricotta Gelato with Honeyed Almonds

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by Loves Food Loves to Eat

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Italian Dessert
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    Loves Food Loves to Eat's Notes: I'm obsessed with my ice cream maker. When I saw the challenge for Italian desserts, all I could think was gelato... and since ricotta, nuts, and honey go perfect together, I thought combining...

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Serves 8

  1. Combine honey, water, orange peel, and a quick squeeze of fresh orange juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil to disolve honey, whisking. Turn down heat to low, and let simmer for 3 minutes. Chill 1.5 cups, keep remaining in saucepan.

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  2. Add nuts to saucepan and stir to coat. Add more honey if needed. Spread honeyed almonds on wax coated sheet pan, and chill.

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  3. Blend ricotta and milk in blender until smooth, slowly add honey mixture until combined and smooth. Transfer to an ice cream maker and process according to the machine's directions. (My maker is 1.5 quart, and this makes 2 batches).

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  4. Either top with honeyed almonds and eat immediately (I actually like the texture when it's just made), or transfer to an airtight container or mold, layer in almonds. Cover and freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.

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this sounds really great! i am going to try it this weekend.

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