Kumquat's Kookin' Kaboodles' Limone Pistachio Gelato

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   Whisk together the buttermilk, cream, yogurt and 3/4 cup Splenda granular in a mixing bowl until smooth.

2. 2

   Take one cup of milk mixture and place in another bowl.

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   To this add egg yolks, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

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   Pour the other 3 cups or so of the milk mixture into a saucepan and whisk in the lemon zest and juice as well as the remaining 3/4 cup Splenda granular.

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   Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just begins to boil.

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   Remove from heat and allow to cool for five minutes.

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   Take one cup of the heated milk mixture and add it gradually to the egg mixture in small amounts, whisking constantly.

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   Return egg mixture to heated mixture in saucepan gradually, whisking constantly.

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   Heat custard mixture over low heat until mixture becomes thick but not quite boiling.

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    Remove from heat and allow to cool.

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    Pour custard into a suitable covered container and refrigerate overnight.

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    The next day, pour mixture into prepared and ready ice cream maker and follow your machines instructions.

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    Add 1 cups chopped pistachios as gelato thickens.

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    Allow to firm up further in the freezer for several hours until firm as you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.