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    Home » Recipes » Frozen Desserts

    Happy Holidays with Eggnog Gelato & Cranberry Gelato Recipes

    Published: Nov 27, 2011 · Modified: Mar 4, 2023 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Homemade gelatos are the best and my cranberry and eggnog gelato are perfect for the holiday season.

    small white bowls of cranberry and egg nog gelatos on a white tray with a few pretzels on the tray

    Each recipe will make a little more than a quart of homemade gelato, and depending upon how you serve it could be for 1 person or up to 6.

    If you’ve never made ice cream or gelato, you really don’t know what your missing. To me, the big difference in gelato is the use of mostly milk instead of heavy cream. I do use some heavy cream to help with the consistency, but if you use too much heavy cream it becomes too heavy and instead of the intense flavors of the main ingredient, the cream and the sugar become the star of the show.

    small white bowl of egg nog gelato on a black background

    A gelato maker does not put as much air into the finished product as does an ice cream maker and this helps intensify the flavors. You will find gelato recipes that call for a custard don’t seem as flavorful as the easy version. What could be easier than mixing up your ingredients and in just a few minutes? After that, the machine does all the work.

    small white bowl of cranberry gelato on a black background
     

    If you love Gelato you might also like these recipes:

    • Strawberry Gelato Recipe
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    • Blackberry and Mango Gelato Recipes

    If you’ve tried my Gelato recipes or any other recipe on askchefdennis.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME  on Instagram @chefdenniseats and @chefdennistravels,  Twitter and Facebook.

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    Eggnog Gelato & Cranberry Gelato

    The holidays are the perfect time for making homemade gelatos. My Cranberry gelato and Egg Nog Gelato are sure to bring smiles to your holiday table.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 429kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Eggnog Gelato

    • 2 Cups Eggnog very good quality
    • 1 cup Heavy cream
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 2 tbsp Meyer’s Dark Rum optional
    • 1 tsp ground vanilla bean
    • ¾ cup sugar

    Cranberry Gelato

    • 2 cups whole berry cranberry sauce homemade
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • ½ cup sugar

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce

    • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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    Instructions

    Eggnog Gelato

    • mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, using a wire whip to make sure all the sugar is dissolved.
    • Add mixture to your ice cream or gelato maker and follow instructions from manufacturer for freezing.
    • Place finished gelato into another container and freeze overnite for best results, or at least 2 hours if you can’t wait!

    Cranberry Gelato

    • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, using a wire whip to make sure all of the sugar is dissolved.
    • Add mixture to your ice cream or gelato maker and follow instructions from manufacturer for freezing.
    • Place gelato into another container and allow to freeze overnight.

    Fresh Cranberry Sauce

    • place all ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil, allow to continue a slow boil for 5 minutes
    • reduce heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, sauce will thicken
    • allow to cool for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate over night.
    • Cranberry sauce will become jellied when fully chilled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 765IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    1. Cucina49

      November 28, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      I am such a fan of gelato, but have never tried to make it–these recipes might be just the push I need to try it!

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    2. Peggy

      November 28, 2011 at 4:00 pm

      Both of these flavors sound perfect for the season! And I definitely love the simplicity of both recipes, as well =)

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    3. claire @ the realistic nutritionist

      November 28, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      I love eggnog. I drink SO MUCH OF IT. all the time. It’s a problem.

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    4. Dara

      November 28, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      I am so impressed. Gelato? Wow. I know what I’m asking Santa for. Thanks!

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    5. Emily Malloy @Cleanliness

      November 28, 2011 at 2:37 pm

      This is perfection!

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    6. Elyse @The Cultural Dish

      November 28, 2011 at 12:41 pm

      Eggnog and cranberry gelato!! Yes please!

      Reply
    7. Kath

      November 28, 2011 at 11:37 am

      I’m not a huge eggnog fan, but I am so excited to try the cranberry gelato! I made way too much cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, and this will be a perfect way to use some of it!

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    8. deana@lostpastremembered

      November 28, 2011 at 10:55 am

      I just got the ice cream maker of my dreams after years of struggling with the put in the freezer type. 15 minutes and I have 2 cups of ice cream… whoa what a difference. Will definitely try the eggnog ice cream as I love it so. Can’t imagine anything better for apple and pumpkin pies.

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    9. Suzi

      November 28, 2011 at 10:47 am

      If I had a gelato maker I would make the eggnog right now. I bet the cranberry is really tasty too, made from fresh cranberry sauce. I think you may have gotten everyone wanting to use their machine or go out and get one. Cheers!!

      Reply
    10. Lora ~ cakeduchess

      November 28, 2011 at 10:44 am

      Oh my gelato goodness! You had to make two! Your photos are so pretty and your gelatos look absolutely deliziosi! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Jen

      November 28, 2011 at 8:48 am

      Oh my goodness, I used to LOVE Turkey Hill ice cream! I used to get it when I was in college in PA, and I still have dreams about eating their Peppermint Ice Cream again! Looks delicious chef.

      Reply
    12. Kiri W.

      November 28, 2011 at 7:41 am

      Wow, the eggnog ice cream sounds to die for! One day, I;ll play around with a gelato/ice cream maker!

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    13. Jill Colonna

      November 28, 2011 at 7:10 am

      Denis, this does look incredibly delicious and ideal for this time of year. You know, I’ve still never had Eggnog so high time I tried it in ice cream at least, since on an ice cream craze just now for some reason. Cranberry, too? Love the combination.

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    14. Lisa @ Tarte du Jour

      November 28, 2011 at 6:43 am

      Be still my heart… what fabulous gelato! I am a huge gelato enthusiast along with my family. We have spent many years searching for a gelato that comes close the the goodness we tasted once in Florence years back (to no avail) So needless to say I’ve started trying to make it myself. I adore your interesting flavors… very chic of you, Chef Dennis!

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    15. Alyssa

      November 28, 2011 at 3:28 am

      When I recently made sweet potato and eggnog ice cream recently, I came across the same thing as you while searching recipes for inspiration. All of them had the instructions for making the eggnog, but I wanted one that used the eggnog I already had. This looks like a great gelato! I don’t care for eggnog, but my husband does the same thing. As soon as he sees it, he buys tons and then never drinks it. I’ll be trying your recipe as well! I do have a question…what’s the difference between a gelato maker and ice cream maker? Great post with beautiful photos!

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      • Chef D

        November 28, 2011 at 5:26 am

        Hi Alyssa

        from what I’ve read the gelato maker does not put as much air into the mixture which makes it more dense and more flavorful. My guess would be because your not using as much cream is that there is no need to whip it quite so much. All I know is that Gelato flavors always seem so much more intense.

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    16. anne

      November 27, 2011 at 11:44 pm

      I’ve have been checking the price of gelato maker but *sigh* 😀 so i’ll just settle for my ice cream maker for now 😛 . Just made some strawberry ice cream 😀 but still drooling over that lovely flavors 😉 Great photos , too !

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      • Jessica

        December 03, 2012 at 10:50 am

        Im making Gelao for a school preoject and im using my ice cream maker. this will be my second time for this school project and the ice cream maker works good for Gelato! My dad said instead of making ice cream with the ice cream maker he think Gelato should be the new ice cream in the house. haha I like his thinking.

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    17. Dionne Baldwin

      November 27, 2011 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      I would love both of these delicious gelatos to smear in between two cookies for a sandwich! MMM MMM MMM! Ice creams and gelatos are something that we really appreciate in my house but seldom make.

      You know, I do love the taste of eggnog but I dislike it cold in a glass. It’s either got to be steamed or frozen like this. I’m going to have to give this a try!

      Reply
    18. Boulder Locavore

      November 27, 2011 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! There nothing more telltale of this time of the year than Egg Nog. Making it yourself and in this form is perfect. The cranberry gelato sounds fantastic too and a wonderful seasonal alternative to all the dishes we’ve just enjoyed for Thanksgiving. I’m hearing a Christmas carol in my head as I read…..though it was 60 here too today. Feels like anything but almost December! Great post and recipes as always (awesome photos too; love the single flavor ‘glamour shots’!)

      Reply
    19. Amy

      November 27, 2011 at 10:26 pm

      These both sound wonderful Dennis! Especially the eggnog gelato though! I love eggnog, but I think some eggnog gelato with some warm apple crisp sounds even more delicious! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving :)!

      Reply
    20. dudut @mytwistedrecipe

      November 27, 2011 at 10:09 pm

      lovely! i wish i have my own gelato maker :'(

      Reply
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