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The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz

The Perfect Scoop

Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments

David Lebovitz

Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale · Print & ebook · May 4, 2010

Ripe seasonal fruits.

Cooking ResourcesDessertsIce Cream & Frozen Treats
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Who it’s for
Readers interested in making homemade ice creams and frozen desserts
Themes
cooking, desserts, seasonal ingredients
Pacing
Steady

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About this book

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 Lebovitz’s gorgeous guide to the pleasures of homemade ice creams, sorbets, granitas, and more.

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With an emphasis on intense and sophisticated flavors and a bountiful helping of the author’s 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.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in making homemade ice creams and frozen desserts
  • Fans of sophisticated and intense flavor combinations in desserts

Where it sits

Ice Cream & Frozen Treats98%
Desserts81%
Cooking Resources35%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Desserts
  • Cooking with Dairy
  • Ice Cream & Frozen Treats
Authors
David Lebovitz
Publisher
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Published
May 4, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
cooking · desserts · seasonal ingredients
Reading lane
Desserts