Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments

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.



Summary: Wonderful delicious recipes!
Rating: 5

I originally found a recipe by David Lobovitz in the Delta Airlines magazine. It was for the coffee ice cream. This recipe was so good I had to get his other books. This book is easy to read and has tidbits of why he loves this recipe. I made the Cookie Dough Ice Cream for my granddaughter and she loved it. All the recipes have been a hit so far.


Summary: innovative new flavours plus old favourites
Rating: 5

Every recipe that I have tried from this book has turned out very well. The milk chocolate Guiness ice cream is delicious, unusual and was a great hit at a recent dinner party. Szechuan peppercorn and orange ice cream was also worth a try. And the baked goods like blondies and brownies in the last chapter work very well too. All in all, a great book.


Summary: Excellent Ice Cream book
Rating: 5

I've made several recipes from this book and each one is easy to follow and creates a fantastic product! The Strawberry Sour Cream Ice Cream was the best Strawberry Ice Cream EVER! Pear Caramel was great, as was they standard vanilla (philadelphia style and with eggs), coffee and chocolate! Definitely a good book to buy with your ice cream machine!