5 easy gelato recipes

Fresh strawberries transform in minutes to cool and creamy gelato.
Recipe: Strawberry gelato
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June 27, 2013 12:08 PM PT

Beat the summer heat with these cool recipes, including strawberry, chocolate, lemon and savory Parmesan gelato!

Does it get any better than chocolate?
Recipe: Chocolate gelato
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Lemon is bright and refreshing.
Recipe: Lemon gelato
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This strawberry gelato includes cream for extra richness.
Recipe: Strawberry gelato
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Craving something cool yet savory? Try parmesan cheese.
Recipe: Parmesan gelato
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