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Happy Holidays with Eggnog Gelato & Cranberry Gelato Recipes

Published: Nov 27, 2011 · Modified: Dec 24, 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
  • Meyer Lemon Gelato
  • 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

Egg-Nog-Ice-Cream

Eggnog Gelato & Cranberry Gelato

Chef Dennis Littley
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.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

Eggnog Gelato

  • 2 Cups Eggnog very good quality
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon Meyer’s Dark Rum optional
  • 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 1gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 765IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 0.2mg
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  1. Ruth says

    December 06, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    That machine looks incredible! I’ll definetely add it to my wish list! Thanks for the info 😉

    Reply
  2. Ruth says

    December 06, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I love this recipe! What is the difference between a gelato and ice cream machine? I love gelato so much that I’m considering buying a machine to make it.

    Reply
    • Chef D says

      December 06, 2011 at 8:38 pm

      hi Ruth

      a gelato machine doesn’t put as much air into the mixture as an ice cream maker, I don’t think in the home versions it matters as much, but that’s really the only difference that I know about. I go the delonghi GM6000 and it really has been wonderful and was priced right.

      Reply
  3. nicole {sweet peony} says

    December 01, 2011 at 12:39 am

    i had no idea there were even gelato makers… how fun! i’m loving these gelato flavors! the cranberry gelato is gorgeous! thanks so much for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  4. Nicole, RD says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Ice cream/gelatos are so hard to photograph well…kudos! I just want to lick the screen clean! I didn’t realize there were special geltato makers…or that there was any difference, really. I am picking up some egg nog this week…I think this may be next on the list of sweet treats to make 🙂

    Reply
  5. In Katrina's Kitchen says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:40 am

    I can practically taste this goodness through my computer screen! My 1 yr old is obsessed with homemade popsicles right now. Nevermind that it is almost December 🙂

    Reply
  6. Megan @ Pip and Ebby says

    November 29, 2011 at 8:37 am

    I guess I’ve never known the difference between gelato and ice cream until now! Thanks for the info. And thanks for the great recipes! Easy and delicious!!

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    November 28, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    Note to self: Put gelato maker on my Christmas list so I can make Chef Dennis’ gelato.

    Reply
  8. Cassie (Bake Your Day) says

    November 28, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I would love to have a gelato machine. This sounds just perfect! Great way to welcome the holidays.

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  9. Janet@FCTC says

    November 28, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Chef, you don’t mind if I drool all over your blog do you?

    I am an ice cream FIEND and I am not ice cream biased… gelato works for me hehe. I adore egg nog and I adore cranberries so you’d better believe that both of these will be being made in my ice cream maker. That is, assuming I don’t burn out my computer drooling before I can print these out. 😛

    Reply
  10. Laur says

    November 28, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    This looks like the perfect autumn recipe! Going on my to-make list.

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  11. Cucina49 says

    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!

    Reply
  12. Peggy says

    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 =)

    Reply
  13. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    November 28, 2011 at 3:17 pm

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

    Reply
  14. Dara says

    November 28, 2011 at 3:13 pm

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

    Reply
  15. Emily Malloy @Cleanliness says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    This is perfection!

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