CAFFE LATTE GELATO

Steps:

• Combine milk and ground coffee in a medium saucepan and bring to a low simmer.
• Cook for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, remove the milk from the heat and let stand for 30 minutes (you can also refrigerate it overnight).
• Strain the milk through a fine-meshed strainer.
• Heat until bubbling, then cover to keep hot and remove from heat.
• Blend sugar and egg yolks in a blender or food processor until thick and smooth.
• Gradually add the hot milk until the mixture is combined.
• Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and will coat the back of a spoon (about 6-8 minutes; be sure to stir constantly).
• Remove the pan from heat and place in a bowl of ice water; stir until mixture is cool (about 2 minutes).
• Cover and refrigerate until the mixture is completely cool (probably at least 2 hours).
• Whip the cream until soft peaks form and fold into cooled custard mixture.
• Freeze in an ice-cream maker; for a silky texture, you should use less salt and a slower churning speed (fast, cold churning can make a gelato coarse).
• Serve with whipped cream and chocolate-covered coffee beans for garnish.