Gemini lemon gelato

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Lemon Gelato Recipe scaled for 1.2 Liters finished volume (including ~25% overrun), fully integrated with Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, and Soy Lecithin.

Master Lemon Gelato Recipe (1.2L Finished)

Yield: 1.2 Liters (approx. 1,105 g total batch weight)

Pre-Churn Volume: ~960 ml

Target Overrun: ~25%

Step 1: Dry Blend the Gums

In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the 1.0 g Guar Gum, 0.5 g Xanthan Gum, and 1.5 g Soy Lecithin (if using powder) directly into the 220 g Granulated Sugar. The sugar granules disperse the gums so they dissolve smoothly without forming gel lumps.

Step 2: Heat and Infuse the Base

In a saucepan, whisk together the 560 g whole milk, 125 g heavy cream, 30 g dextrose, 30 g skim milk powder, 1.5 g salt, lemon zest (from 3 lemons), and the sugar-gum mixture. If using liquid soy lecithin, add it now. Heat over medium-low while whisking constantly until the mixture reaches 80°C–85°C (175°F–185°F). Hold at this temperature for 1 to 2 minutes to fully hydrate the gums and emulsify the fats. Do not let it boil.

Step 3: Chill and Cold-Age

Pour the base into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours (or overnight) until it reaches 4°C (39°F) or colder. Cold-aging allows the gum matrix to set, milk proteins to swell, and lemon zest oils to infuse deeply into the milk fat.

Step 4: Strain and Add Lemon Juice

Pour the chilled base through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the lemon zest. Slowly whisk in the 140 g of cold, freshly squeezed lemon juice until fully integrated into the smooth base.

Step 5: Churn and Freeze

Pour the mixture into your gelato maker and churn until dense, velvety, and expanded by ~25% to reach the 1.2 L target (usually 20–25 minutes). Transfer the gelato to a pre-chilled container, press parchment paper directly onto the surface, seal, and freeze for 2 to 3 hours to firm up before serving.