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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.
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Ripe seasonal fruits. Fragrant vanilla, toasted nuts, and spices. Heavy cream and bright liqueurs. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Every luscious flavor imaginable is grist for the chill in
The Perfect Scoop, pastry chef David Lebovitzs gorgeous guide to the pleasures of homemade ice creams, sorbets, granitas, and more.
With an emphasis on intense and sophisticated flavors and a bountiful helping of the authors expert techniques, this collection of frozen treats ranges from classic (Chocolate Sorbet) to comforting (Tin Roof Ice Cream), contemporary (Mojito Granita) to cutting edge (Pear-Pecorino Ice Cream), and features an arsenal of sauces, toppings, mix-ins, and accompaniments (such as Lemon Caramel Sauce, Peanut Brittle, and Profiteroles) capable of turning simple ice cream into perfect scoops of pure delight.
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Bold flavors and mix-and-match recipes for ice creams, gelatos, sorbets, and cookies, from the maker of "the best ice cream sandwiches in culinary history" (Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue).
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From aand#160;beat-up postal van turned food truck, Coolhaus has rocketed to a national brand. Yahoo! called it and#8220;the best ice cream in America.and#8221; Theand#160;inventive sandwiches, named after famous architects,and#160;are sold in supermarkets across the country, as well as from trucks in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, and Dallas.and#160;Coolhaus hasand#160;drawn accolades from the
New York Times,
Every Day with Rachael Ray,
Time, and
Good Morning America, to name a few,and#160;and from suchand#160;celebrities as Will Ferrell, Jimmy Kimmel, and Alex Guarnaschelli.
Now the owners part with the recipes for their coolest creations, like the BuckMINTster Fuller (Dirty Mint Chipand#160;Ice Cream with Chocolate Chipand#160;Cookies) and the Frank Behry (Strawberry Gelato with Snickerdoodles). Daring flavors range from classic (Cookies and Sweet Cream), to boozy (Bourbon Manhattan), to vegan (Lychee Martini), and even savory (Fried Chicken and Waffle).
Sandwiched among the treats are tips on ice cream making,and#160;profiles of major and up-and-coming architects, and amusing tales ofand#160;the ownersand#8217; forays into the ice cream business.
About the Author
Natasha Case, Coolhaus's CEO,andnbsp;has beenandnbsp;named to Forbes Magazineand#8217;s list of and#8220;30 Under 30and#8221; in food and wine.
Freya Estrellerandnbsp;manages Coolhaus's business operation.
Kathleen Squires has written for Saveur, Gourmet, New York, Real Simple, and more.
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction - vii
1. Basics - 1
2. Ice Creams - 21
3. Sorbets and Sherbets - 105
4. Granitas - 143
5. Sauces and Toppings - 161
6. Mix-Ins - 191
7. Vessels - 217
Acknowledgments - 236
Resources - 237
Index - 239