What is gelato

What Italian gelato really is... and why it's different from ice cream and frozen treats elsewhere!

Gelato vs Ice Cream: differences and what's the best?

Gelato - what is gelato and why is it so delicious? Where can you find the best gelato?

This traditional dessert is often referred to as Italian-style ice cream, however, there are distinct differences between the two. As with ice cream, the base for gelato is made with milk, cream, eggs, and sugar, to which fruit purees, nuts, fruit, or other various flavorings are later added.

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Outside Italy, many think that "gelato" is just another word for ice cream, mostly used by people who want to seem "more worldly," to put it politely. Although Italians use the word gelato to describe any sort of ice cream, in English-speaking countries, the two terms do not describe the same thing.

Finding the best gelato in Florence is as much about identifying what isn't good gelato, as it is knowing the best gelato makers. Keep reading for all our top tips! ©florencewise

Do you prefer gelato or ice cream? When it comes to frozen treats, they're certainly not all created equal.

After "what's your favorite ice cream?", the question I get asked the most as an ice cream maker is "what makes gelato different from ice cream?" How does gelato get that soft, elastic texture and slow-to-melt milkiness compared to ice cream's richer, creamier body? It comes down to three factors: fat, air, and serving temperature. The more complicated answer? Take a read.

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