Italian ice
cream, obviously of Italian origin. Although it is loosely called "ice cream", it does pose differences in how it is made and tastes.
The 3 main differences between gelato and ice cream are:
1- Gelato is made with
milk, not cream like ice cream. This often gives gelato a more robust flavor than ice cream, as the
extra fat from the cream in ice cream can dull the flavor in it.
2- Gelato is churned less than ice cream, so it has much less air in it than ice cream. This lack of
extra air in it in return leaves it with a much denser/thicker texture, which often leads
people to think it'
s creamier and richer than ice cream (although there'
s no cream in it! :P).
3- Gelato is usually stored at a slightly warmer temperature than ice cream, which makes it a
bit softer than ice cream, (again making it taste richer/creamier).
Overall, gelato is nowhere near as prominent as ice cream, but is a very nice treat when available. If you havn't already tried this before, I would highly recommend you try it if you get the chance to. It'
s most commonly found in authentic Italian resturants. Gelato can also be made with water and alcohol (then called sorbetto) instead of
milk.
Josh: Hey, do you wanna go get some ice
cream?, I could really go for some.
Joe: Naw, let'
s try some gelato instead, it tastes a lot yummier!
Josh:
Ok.