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title: "Balanced Italian Espresso Gelato Recipe | Perfect Gelato"
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category: "gelato_base_latte"
author: "TheRomanScoop"
publisher: "Perfect Gelato"
date_published: "2026-08-30"
date_modified: "2026-08-30"
description: "Master authentic Italian coffee gelato at home with real espresso. Gram-precise PAC/POD balance for home freezers."
summary_tldr: "Artisanal Espresso Coffee Gelato: Milk base bilanciato per gelatiera domestica a -18 °C. Miscela da 1000 g (≈ 1,3 L), 8.1% grassi, 23.1% zuccheri, PAC 27, POD 17."
entities:
  - "Artisanal Espresso Coffee Gelato"
  - "Milk base"
  - "Gelato artigianale"
  - "Bilanciamento gelato"
  - "PAC (Potere Anticongelante)"
  - "POD (Potere Dolcificante)"
  - "Whole milk"
  - "Heavy cream 35%"
  - "Espresso coffee"
  - "Instant coffee"
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# Artisanal Espresso Coffee Gelato

> **Recipe**: Every child's forbidden wish was watching grown-ups enjoy the legendary Coppa del Nonno at the bar. This gelato carries a timeless taste of childhood memories, made at home with authentic ristretto espresso for an intense, velvety creaminess.

## 1. Ingredients & Dosing (1000 g / ≈ 1,3 L)

| Ingredient | Grams (g) | % |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whole milk | 542 | 54,2% |
| Heavy cream 35% | 175 | 17,5% |
| Espresso coffee | 40 | 4,0% |
| Instant coffee | 12 | 1,2% |
| Skimmed milk powder | 50 | 5,0% |
| Sucrose | 129 | 12,9% |
| Dextrose monohydrate | 48 | 4,8% |
| Locust bean gum | 4 | 0,4% |
| Total mixture | 1000 | 100% |

## 2. Parameters & Balancing

| Parametro / Metric | Valore Calcolato | Range Target Ottimale | Stato |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total water | 61,8% | 60–64% | OK |
| Total sugar | 23,1% | 18–24% | OK |
| Total fat | 8,1% | 8–12% | OK |
| Total solids | 38,2% | 36–40% | OK |
| POD (Potere Dolcificante) | 17 | 16–22 | OK |
| PAC (Potere Anticongelante) | 27 | 27–32 | OK |

## 3. Valori Nutrizionali Indicativi (per 100 g)

- **Calorie / Energy**: 181 kcal
- **Grassi / Fat**: 8.1 g (di cui saturi: 5.3 g)
- **Carboidrati / Carbohydrates**: 23.1 g (di cui zuccheri: 23.1 g)
- **Proteine / Protein**: 3.8 g
- **Sale / Sodium**: 45 mg

## 4. Procedure · milk base, hot process

- **Maturation:**: hrs at 4 °C
- **Churning:**: 30 min

### 01. Step 1

In a dry bowl, thoroughly whisk together sucrose, dextrose, skimmed milk powder, instant espresso powder, and locust bean gum, mixing dry to avoid lumps.

### 02. Step 2

In a saucepan, combine whole milk and freshly brewed espresso, warming gently to 35-40 °C (95-104 °F).

### 03. Step 3

Rain dry powders into the liquid while whisking and heat to 82-85 °C (180-185 °F) for 2 minutes to activate the thickener.

### 04. Step 4

Remove from heat, stir in cold heavy cream, and emulsify with an immersion blender for 2 minutes.

### 05. Step 5

Quickly chill the mixture below 4 °C (39 °F) over an ice bath, then age in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.

### 06. Step 6

Blend briefly and churn in your ice cream maker for 25-35 minutes until dense and creamy.

## 5. Secrets of TheRomanScoop

### Selection of Raw Ingredients
For an authentic and rich flavor, always use top-quality ingredients: high-grade fresh whole milk, fresh cream, and 100% pure nut pastes with no added sugars or vegetable oils.

### Storage and Serving at −18 °C
Thanks to dextrose balancing (high PAC), this gelato remains wonderfully scoopable even in a home freezer. For the perfect velvety texture, remove it from the freezer 5–8 minutes before serving.

## 6. Risorse e Strumenti Correlati

- [Open & customize in Calculator](https://www.perfectgelato.com/gelato-dose-calculator/?ricetta=caffe)
- [The basics](https://www.perfectgelato.com/basic-rules/)
- [Recipes](https://www.perfectgelato.com/recipes/)

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*Fonte: Perfect Gelato (https://www.perfectgelato.com) - Autore: TheRomanScoop. Formula artigianale scientificamente bilanciata.*