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Sweet Corn Gelato Infused with Sweet Corn Extract – Silky Summer Dessert

Sweet Corn Gelato Infused with Sweet Corn Extract – Silky Summer Dessert

Dolce Flav

Servings

6

Prep Time

75 minutes

Category

Sweet Corn

This Sweet Corn Gelato is a luxuriously smooth frozen treat that amplifies corn’s natural sweetness using sweet corn extract. Blended into a custardy base of cream, milk, and corn purée, the extract intensifies the golden, buttery essence without masking it. Churned to velvety perfection, this gelato delivers pure corn flavor in every creamy scoop—quick to make and ideal for savoring summer in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whole milk

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup sweet corn purée (made from fresh or frozen corn, lightly blended)

  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon sweet corn extract (adjust based on potency)

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: a teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Prepare corn purée. Blend fresh or thawed frozen corn until smooth; set aside.

  2. Heat dairy mixture. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves and the blend is just warm (avoid boiling).

  3. Infuse flavor. Remove from heat, whisk in the corn purée and ¼–½ teaspoon sweet corn extract (add more for a bold flavor), plus optional vanilla extract.

  4. Chill for best texture. Cool the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes to ensure proper gelato base temperature.

  5. Churn to creamy perfection. Process the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s guidelines until it reaches gelato-like consistency.

  6. Freeze to set. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.

  7. Serve with flair. Scoop and garnish with fresh corn kernels, honey drizzle, or finely chopped herbs like mint for visual and flavor contrast.