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• by:
• Farrow, Joanna and Lewis, Sara

Ice creams and iced desserts are enduring family favourites and make ideal sweet treats at any time of the year. From a simple scoop in a cone to refreshing sorbets and tangy granitas, this book contains everything you need to know to create delicious ice creams in your own home with any kind of ice cream machine.

An informative and lively introduction relates the intriguing history of ice creams; how and when they were first discovered, how they were first made, and how ice cream machines evolved. Then comes information on the equipment and ingredients you will need, as well as basic techniques such as layering, rippling and marbling. There are also ideas for making baskets, biscuits, classic sauces, decorations and toppings.

Next comes more than 100 stunning step-by-step recipes, ranging from classic ice creams, sorbets and water ices to innovative modern variations. Choose from traditional favourites such as Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Triple Chocolate Terrine, or Classic Coffee Ice Cream; or try a healthier alternative from the cream-free, low-fat and low-sugar recipes, such as Banana Gelato, Raspberry Sherbet, or Cinnamon Ricotta Ice with Toasted Granola.

Illustrated step-by-step with more than 550 stunning colour photographs, this book shows you how fun, easy and satisfying it is to make fantastic home-made ice cream, whatever your tastes and dietary requirements.