Gelato · Fruit, Tea & Spirits · Nº 39
Orange Liqueur
Gelato al Cointreau
Orange liqueur, distilled from bitter and sweet orange peel, has a perfumed lift that milk carries beautifully. Both the liqueur and fresh zest go in only after aging, so none of that aroma is lost to the pot.
Prep + optional refrigerated aging + automatic cycle
Let’s make it.
From a balanced base to your first scoop.
Whisk the skim milk powder, sucrose, glucose powder, and stabilizer together until evenly combined.
Combine the milk, cream, and egg yolk in a saucepan. Warm to 113–122 °F (45–50 °C), gradually whisk in the dry mixture, then heat to 185 °F (85 °C). Remove from the heat and stir for 30 seconds.
Use an immersion blender to emulsify the hot base for about 30 seconds. Set the saucepan over an ice bath and stir until the base reaches 39 °F (4 °C) or colder.
Optional · Rest for better texture
(Optional, for better texture) Cover and refrigerate the liquid mix at 39 °F (4 °C) for up to 6 hours. Keep it in the refrigerator, not the freezer; it should remain cold, fluid, and pourable.
Immediately before churning, add the orange liqueur and 0.18 oz (5 g) finely grated orange zest. Whisk by hand until evenly distributed; do not heat the alcohol or zest.
Pour the cold liquid base into the Natridy Gelato Maker bowl, secure the lid, and press Start. The built-in compressor chills and churns automatically.
Optional · Firm up before serving
(Optional, for a firmer texture) Transfer the finished gelato to a chilled container, cover, and freeze until firm. Before serving, let it soften until easily scoopable.
