Almond Amaretto Gelato

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour the cream into a saucepan and heat gently.

2. 2

   Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy.

3. 3

   Beat 2 tablespoons of the hot cream into the egg mixture, then beat in the remaining cream, a half cup at a time.

4. 4

   Pour into a double boiler, or into a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, and cook over a gentle heat, stirring constantly 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Cool mixture, then chill.

6. 6

   Pour chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.

7. 7

   While the paddle is churning, add the almonds and Amaretto, freeze gelato overnight.

8. 8

   Place in the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving.