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Lite Chocolate Gelato

lite chocolate gelato
Ingredients:
  • (1/2 cup) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • (2 14 oz. cans) “lite” coconut milk, divided
  • (1 tsp.) vanilla extract
  • (3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp.) sugar
  • (2 Tbsp.) cornstarch
  • (1/8 tsp.) salt
Servings
8
Dessert

Lite Chocolate Gelato

Creamy Italian chocolate ice cream made with coconut milk.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes (plus 4 hrs chilling)
Cook Time
About 5 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa and about 2/3 cup coconut milk, until it forms a paste. Add more milk if necessary. Add vanilla and stir; set aside.

  2. 2Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rest of coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir often until small bubbles form around the edges. Simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring the entire time.

  3. 3Whisk into cocoa, set aside to cool 45 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  4. 4Freeze in an ice cream maker, following the directions for timing on the machine. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 186
  • Total Fat 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 30 g
  • Protein 3 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 64 mg
  • Fiber 2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dessert

Recipe Subcategory: Ice Cream and Sorbet

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: N/A

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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