Description:
Ripe seasonal fruits. Fragrant vanilla, toasted nuts, and spices. Heavy cream and bright liqueurs. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Every luscious flavor is grist for the chill in David Lebovitz's ecstatic guide to the pleasures of homemade ice creams, sorbets, granitas, and more. With an emphasis on intense and sophisticated flavors, an international flair, and a bountiful helping of seasoned technique, this collection of frozen treats ranges from classic and comforting (Chocolate Sorbet) to contemporary and cutting edge (Mojito Granita). Spilling over with scrumptious sauces, crunchy toppings, and surprising mix-ins,
The Perfect Scoop transforms simple ice cream into a knockout dessert.
A generous collection of classic and contemporary recipes for ice creams, sorbets, granitas, and accompaniments, from a former Chez Panisse pastry chef and popular dessert book author.
Includes more than 200 recipes and 45 full-color food photos.
Features in-depth material on successful ice cream making, from choosing the right equipment and the best ingredients to crafting the perfect custard.
Most recipes are accompanied by Perfect Pairings--variations and garnishes for turning homemade ice cream into fun and fanciful desserts.
