Express Gelato Recipe Ideas
16 flavour ideas for express gelato: gelato frozen and dispensed fresh, to order, from a countertop machine, with no trays or hardening. Most flavours use Rubicone Ready mixes that only need water.
How express gelato works
Pour a liquid mix into the machine, it freezes in the cylinder, and you pull a fresh serve whenever a customer orders.
Made to order
The machine freezes and dispenses each serve fresh, so there are no trays to make, harden or store.
Easy mixes
Rubicone Ready mixes need only water, so preparation is quick and consistent.
Gelato or soft serve
The same machine can serve a denser gelato or a lighter soft serve, depending on the mix.
Two flavours and a twist
A twin-flavour machine serves two flavours plus a twist of both.
16 express gelato flavours to try
Ask our chefs for the recipe and method for any of these flavours: they will set it up for your base and machine.
Black Hawaii
A striking black vegan gelato with cocoa and coconut water.
Pistachio cream
A milk-based pistachio for a premium express menu.
Twist pairs
Two flavours and a twist: mango and lime, chocolate and strawberry, lemon and raspberry.
Carpigiani express gelato machine
The 191 Steel, set up for express gelato.
Gelmatic Giotto express gelato machines
Compact countertop machines from the Giotto range, imported by Majors Group.
Express Gelato Recipe Ideas: frequently asked questions
What is express gelato?
Express gelato is gelato frozen in a countertop machine and dispensed fresh to order, instead of being made in batches, hardened and stored in a display cabinet.
What is the difference between express gelato and soft serve?
Both come from the same type of machine. Express gelato is denser and richer; soft serve is lighter and softer. The mix decides which one you serve.
Are the fruit flavours vegan?
Many are. The Rubicone Ready strawberry, mango, lemon, banana and lime mixes are described as vegan on their product pages, and the Ready chocolate vegetal mix is made with water.
Can I serve two flavours from one machine?
Yes, with a twin-flavour machine: two flavours plus a twist of both.
Can I get the recipes?
Yes. Our sales and support team and our in-house chefs give you the recipes and method for your base and machine, and show you at a free demonstration in our showrooms.
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Want a menu built for your business?
Our in-house chefs develop recipes, flavours and complete menus with you, and you can taste them at a free demonstration in our showrooms.
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Flavour ideas
Most Ready mixes need only water
Strawberry, mango, lemon, banana and lime Ready mixes
Recipes and training from our chefs