Repeat Step 1 with 3 cups Strawberry Gelato. Peel parchment off sorbet layer; spread Strawberry Gelato over sorbet, and smooth with bowl scraper. Cover with parchment; freeze 45 minutes.

To guarantee homemade gelato’s luscious consistency and purity ... Combine sugar and remaining 2 3/4 cups half-and-half in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium.