Strawberry-Mascarpone Gelato

Fresh strawberries and mascarpone cheese combine in this easy gelato dessert that can be made ahead for entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place strawberries into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pour puree through a fine-meshed sieve or strainer over a large bowl. Press on the berries using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to extract all juices; discard solids.

Step 2

Combine mascarpone cheese, milk, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in the blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Pour into strawberry puree and stir well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Let gelato sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Step 4

Place chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, 2 hours to overnight.