Espresso Chip Gelato
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 12-ounce can fat-free evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • [q:1/3] cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • [q:2 1/2] teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, divided use
Directions
  1. In a small bowl stir together the low-fat milk and cornstarch until blended and smooth.
  2. In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat whisk the brown sugar, cocoa powder, and evaporated milk, stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Whisk in the espresso powder. Stir cornstarch mixture again and whisk into espresso mixture. Return to a boil, whisking, then remove from heat.
  3. Add vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 1 ounce of chocolate to saucepan, stirring. Set saucepan in a large bowl of ice water to cool, whisking frequently.
  4. Freeze chocolate mixture in ice-cream maker. When nearly frozen, add remaining chocolate and churn until blended. Makes 4 servings (serving size: [q:1/2] cup).
Nutrition Info
242 calories, 4.9g fat (.16g poly, 1.6g mono, 2.9g sat), 9g protein, 5.4mg cholesterol, 43g carbohydrate