Blackberry Chocolate Chip Gelato

Blackberry Chocolate Chip Gelato is a creamy, smooth gelato, loaded with crunchy dark chocolate pieces and fresh blackberry puree. It is a very sweet blackberry-delicious-tasting gelato! Perfect for summer entertaining, and especially tasty when blackberries are in full season.

Blackberry Chocolate Chip Gelato

Blackberry Chocolate Chip Gelato is a summertime classic and will surely wow your family and friends. Blackberry Chocolate Chip Gelato is lusciously smooth and creamy-delicious. This recipe was inspired and adapted from Southernliving.com. 

This recipe makes 12 cups of creamy gelato!  So you will need to divide the batter and make two batches. Plus, it is made with an easy homemade blackberry puree which only takes 10 minutes to make.

When blackberries are in season, they’re sweet, juicy, and less tart than any other time during the year.  Besides, they’re super cheap to purchase during summer months which makes buying them a “sweet” deal!

If you love the flavor of blackberry, then you’ll love to try another treat, our Blackberry Lemon Crumble Bars.  Be sure to check it out! And, if you enjoy trying other gelato and ice cream flavors, try our Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, it contains only 5 ingredients and NO Eggs! Also, try our Italian favorite dessert, our Tiramisu Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips, it’s creamy and delicious!

What is the difference between gelato and ice cream?

Even though gelato means “ice cream” in Italian, it is lighter in fat and more concentrated in flavor than ice cream. That’s because gelato contains more whole milk than cream, and sometimes they’re even made without egg yolks.

Ice cream usually contains a greater portion of heavy cream than milk, along with a couple of egg yolks or more, contains fatter and is higher in cholesterol than gelato.  

And since there is less fat in gelato to coat your palate, the more concentrated the flavor you will taste with gelato. Also, gelato in Italy is slow-churned, making it a denser texture and creamier.

Ingredients You Will Need:

For this blackberry gelato recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• For GELATO MIXTURE:
• whole milk
• heavy cream
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• Blackberry Puree
• Fresh blackberries
• Semi-sweet chocolate chunks (smashed into smaller pieces)
• Fresh mint
• Optional: whipped cream
• For BLACKBERRY PUREE:
• fresh blackberries
• sugar
• fresh lemon juice

How to Make This Blackberry Chocolate Chip Gelato?

There are a few steps to making our blackberry chocolate chip gelato. Plus, keep in mind, our full printable recipe card is located at the bottom. But first, let’s run through these easy steps so you’ll understand what’s involved before you start.

STEP 1: Make the Blackberry Puree:

• You will need 2 small (6-ounce) containers of fresh blackberries (about 4 cups), some sugar, and fresh lemon juice.
• Then pour those ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. 
• Next, strain the mixture through a fine wire mesh strainer to remove all the seeds.

STEP 2: Next, Make the Gelato:

• Place whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 + 1/4 cups Blackberry Puree in a large saucepan (reserve 1/4 cup for serving). Bring mixture to a low simmer over medium heat, only to dissolve the sugar and to combine it well. Stirring it often until sugar dissolves. Do not bring to a boil, just warm it up enough until you see foam form at the edges. Remove from heat. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Place in an airtight container, chill for a few hours, or overnight, or 2 days is best. Then, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and let the machine do the work.
• Final Step: Take 1/4 cup of chocolate chunks and place them into a small ziplock bag. Seal the bag. Gently smash the chunks into smaller pieces. Then, during the last 4 minutes of churning, add the chocolate pieces into the mixture.

How to Serve this It?

When blackberry chocolate chip gelato is frozen and ready,  just scoop some into pretty dessert glasses. Garnish each glass with a blackberry on top or the side, along with a mint leaf, and serve!

 

NOTES and TIPS for Success! 

• It’s best to make it with an Ice Cream / Gelato Machine. 

• The blackberry puree can be made several days in advance and refrigerated until ready to make the gelato. Just be sure to strain all the seeds. Reserve aside about 1/4 cup puree, serve as a sauce to spoon some on gelato for extra flavor!

• Also, you can use semi-sweet mini chocolate chips instead of the chunks.

• Keep in mind, that most ice cream machines call for 1.5 quarts or 2 quarts; therefore, you will need to divide the mixture in half and make it twice with the machine.

• And last TIP: To help speed up some time, place your warm gelato mixture into your freezer to cool down quickly, about 1 hour; and make sure it’s really cold before pouring into your ice cream machine. 

A Delicious Treat

Blackberry chocolate chip gelato turned out creamy smooth and delicious. A great way to use up some of your blackberries.

So give it a try!

ENJOY!!

 

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Happy and enjoy making Summer Treats!  🙂

Thanks for stopping by! 

xo Anna and Liz