Vanilla gelato
Vanilla gives this gelato its fragrant, rounded flavour. A plain scoop can stand alone or meet a freshly made espresso in an affogato.
- Flavour
- Vanilla
- Form
- Frozen dessert, served in scoops or spooned portions
- In the kitchen
- On its own or with coffee
Vanilla in the base
Vanilla pods can be infused in warm milk, and their seeds can leave fine dark specks in the finished gelato. Recipes vary: some include cream and egg yolk as well as milk and sugar. The ingredient list tells you what is in the particular gelato you are buying.
Leave room for the vanilla
Serve a scoop on its own to enjoy the flavour of the base. For a coffee dessert, add freshly made espresso and serve immediately. A plain vanilla flavour keeps the contrast between coffee and gelato clear.
Read the flavour and the ingredients
Choose a plain vanilla gelato when a recipe calls for it, rather than one with ripples or crunchy additions. Check the ingredient and allergen information for that product, or ask the gelateria.
Follow the pack or the gelateria’s advice
Keep packaged gelato as directed on its label and follow its instructions after opening. For freshly scooped takeaway gelato, follow the gelateria’s storage advice.
