Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Large pinch of salt
  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds (about 2 ounces), toasted, cooled
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup imported dry Marsala
  • Large pinch of salt

Method

  • Mix rum and instant coffee in small bowl until coffee dissolves.
  • Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in heavy medium saucepan until no cornstarch lumps remain.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; whisk in coffee mixture.
  • Press plastic wrap onto surface of gelato base.
  • Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
  • Transfer gelato base to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer gelato to container; cover and freeze.
  • Combine almonds, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in processor; blend until nuts are finely ground.
  • Transfer nut mixture to heavy medium saucepan.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add chocolate and whisk until melted.
  • Mix in almond extract.
  • Press plastic wrap onto surface of gelato base.
  • Refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
  • Transfer gelato base to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer gelato to container; cover and freeze.
  • Combine 1/3 cup milk, egg yolks, sugar, Marsala, and salt in medium stainless steel bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
  • Whisk until thick and thermometer registers 160F, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from over water.
  • Whisk in remaining 1 cup milk.
  • Press plastic wrap onto surface of gelato base.
  • Chill until cold, about 3 hours.
  • Transfer gelato base to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer gelato to container; cover and freeze.
  • (All gelati can be made 3 days ahead.
  • Keep frozen.)