Ripe, seasonal fruits, fragrant vanilla, toasted nuts and spices… Every luscious flavour 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.
Chocolate or strawberry sorbet? Orange popscicle or rum and raisin ice cream? Mojito granita or sweet potato ice cream with maple glazed pecans? This collection of frozen treats ranges from the classic and the comforting to the cutting edge. All come with an emphasis on intense and sophisticated flavours, and are served with a bountiful helping of the author’s expert techniques.
As well as easy-to-follow recipes for a dazzling range of ice creams, sorbets and granitas, The Perfect Scoop features irresistible toppings and sauces –from classic hot fudge to exotic candied red beans and cajeta (a Mexican form of caramel)– and mouth-watering mix-ins, such as chocolate chip cookie dough, buttercrunch toffee and honey-sesame brittle. The author blurs the line between sweet and savoury, recommending ice creams made of intriguing ingredients like parsley, basil, black pepper or avocado, and offers an array of innovative serving suggestions.
With an essential equipment overview, advice on what to look for when purchasing ingredients specifically for use in frozen desserts, and expert technical advice, this oh-so-cool book contains all the info you’ll ever need on how to create the perfect scoop.
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‘David Lebovitz really stands out from the crowd as one of the best in the business. The Perfect Scoop is full of stunning recipes.’ - Rachel Allen
(Mail on Sunday )‘The recipes look very good indeed, with some interesting flavour couplings’ - Anthony Worrall Thompson
(Daily Express (Saturday magazine) )‘Essential reading if you plan to delve into the frozen arts’
(The Guardian )‘The ultimate ice-cream compendium for novices and professionals alike…inspiring photography’
(Caterer & Hotelkeeper )‘The author is an aficionado of frozen desserts, and his enthusiasm is infectious.’
(Great British Food )‘A dazzling array of recipes to suit every palate. Here’s hoping for enough sunny days to try every recipe.’
(Psychologies )‘Fresh vibrant flavours that are both appealing and delectable… David Lebovitz’s visually sumptuous book on ice creams ticks these boxes. All the recipes we tried were easy to follow and delivered on their promises.’ Four stars ****
(Time Out )About the Author
David Lebovitz is a pastry chef, author, and creator of the award-winning food blog www.davidlebovitz.com. Trained as a baker in France and in Belgium, he worked for twelve years in the pastry department at the famed Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, California. Room for Dessert, his first book, was an International Association of Culinary Professionals award nominee. He is also the author of The Sweet Life in Paris and The Perfect Scoop. David writes, blogs, and leads culinary tours from his home in Paris, France.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By onion
Format:Hardcover
This is a sensational book. I have a couple of other cookbooks on icecreams but this is the best, hands-down.
It contains an almost overwhelming number of recipes (for icecreams, sorbets, other frozen desserts and other elements to serve alongside like sauces, cookies etc). It has great photography, the author is warm and informative, based on straightforward ingredients.
So far I have made the vanilla frozen yoghurt, the strawberry frozen yoghurt and the vietnamese coffee ice cream. All 3 have worked perfectly - the vietnamese coffee icecream, in particular, was the best coffee icecream I've ever tasted.
The only teeny negative point I can think of is the text lacks a bit of the cheeky, outrageous tone you get from the author's blog. But that's it. I now want to buy every other book David has written!
It contains an almost overwhelming number of recipes (for icecreams, sorbets, other frozen desserts and other elements to serve alongside like sauces, cookies etc). It has great photography, the author is warm and informative, based on straightforward ingredients.
So far I have made the vanilla frozen yoghurt, the strawberry frozen yoghurt and the vietnamese coffee ice cream. All 3 have worked perfectly - the vietnamese coffee icecream, in particular, was the best coffee icecream I've ever tasted.
The only teeny negative point I can think of is the text lacks a bit of the cheeky, outrageous tone you get from the author's blog. But that's it. I now want to buy every other book David has written!
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I stumbled across the author when I was looking for help on the web on how to make caramel. Then I spotted his salted butter caramel ice cream recipe, which is frankly the best ice cream I've ever tasted (not in this book incidentally, but don't let that stop you buying it). So I asked for his book for my birthday and I have not been disappointed. The Gianduja Gelato (choc praline) is amazing, and there are a host of accompaniments, sauces and vessels to go with the ice cream. There is a section at the start about the basics which is useful if you're new to ice cream making. And he writes personal little notes about each recipe that I find really interesting. Lots of fab pictures too. If in doubt, google "salted butter caramel ice cream", make that and then you'll know why you need to buy this book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Amanda M
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great cookbook. I was so impressed with it that I have bought it as a gift for a friend. I have a simple ice cream maker, the type where you freeze the bowl before you use it. When I first used the book I had never made ice cream before.
The recipes are varied, simple and easy to follow. Try the cinnamon ice cream as an alternative to vanilla - its delicious.
The recipes are varied, simple and easy to follow. Try the cinnamon ice cream as an alternative to vanilla - its delicious.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Lucinda
Format:Hardcover
Do not buy this book if you are on a diet, or if you might go on one soon...
The book truly is full of utter deliciousness! I bought it recently, along with an ice-cream making attachment for my Kenwood, so I was/am a total beginner in the world of making ice-cream. This book has everything that I was looking for:
- a solid introduction detailing how ice-cream is made, how the different ingredients work together, plus tips and tricks etc.
- A wealth of recipes, that really do work, from the basic to the more esoteric
- Engaging writing
There really is every type of recipe in here, from far from 'bog-standard' vanilla and chocolate etc, to the literally sublime chocolate-peanut butter. Mmmmm!!
There is also a chapter on sorbets and sherbets, another on Granitas, and finally Sauces and Toppings and then Mix-Ins.
I cannot say I have made much of a dent in all the recipes form this book...just counted, there are 73 recipes in the ice-cream chapter alone! And that is not including the sorbets, granitas etc. But everything I have made has been easy for a beginner to understand, and has really worked. And has been delicious.
Despite my addiction to buying cookbooks, I genuinely won't need nor buy another ice cream book.
The book truly is full of utter deliciousness! I bought it recently, along with an ice-cream making attachment for my Kenwood, so I was/am a total beginner in the world of making ice-cream. This book has everything that I was looking for:
- a solid introduction detailing how ice-cream is made, how the different ingredients work together, plus tips and tricks etc.
- A wealth of recipes, that really do work, from the basic to the more esoteric
- Engaging writing
There really is every type of recipe in here, from far from 'bog-standard' vanilla and chocolate etc, to the literally sublime chocolate-peanut butter. Mmmmm!!
There is also a chapter on sorbets and sherbets, another on Granitas, and finally Sauces and Toppings and then Mix-Ins.
I cannot say I have made much of a dent in all the recipes form this book...just counted, there are 73 recipes in the ice-cream chapter alone! And that is not including the sorbets, granitas etc. But everything I have made has been easy for a beginner to understand, and has really worked. And has been delicious.
Despite my addiction to buying cookbooks, I genuinely won't need nor buy another ice cream book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Andy72
Format:Hardcover
I've recently bought an ice cream maker and since now I've relied on the web for my recipes as I couldn't find a book that suited me. The Lebovitz book has provided me with what I was looking for, it is 100% about recipes as a recipe book should be, no wasted pages about the history of ice cream (just a short introduction on the tools needed and a description of major ingredients), no wasted pages on cakes, mousses, cocktails, etc., out of 244 pages 214 pages are filled with ice cream, sorbets, frozen yogurt and granitas recipes, plus a short useful section on making sauces and biscuit cones! All recipes are well written, have a short entertaining introduction from the author, most include a "variation" section and all include "perfect pairing" advice, a huge selection of flavours and styles are covered and all recipes use European measures (no cups!). I recommend this book to whoever is serious about homemade ice cream making and is looking for a entertaining, informative and comprehensive book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By L. Ross
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book after reading many of the existing reviews.
My expectations were high and they were not disappointed. The recipe for Chocolate sorbet turned out to be superb - the chocolate sorbet turned out creamy with a lovely strong taste of chocolate. I used the very best cocoa I could buy. I have also made lemon ice cream which was fine but next time I will try the lemon sorbet. When the fresh fruit comes back in season I'm looking forward to trying some of the fruit ice creams and sorbets. The book is beautifully written and the recipes easy to follow. Indeed A Perfect Scoop in every way.
My expectations were high and they were not disappointed. The recipe for Chocolate sorbet turned out to be superb - the chocolate sorbet turned out creamy with a lovely strong taste of chocolate. I used the very best cocoa I could buy. I have also made lemon ice cream which was fine but next time I will try the lemon sorbet. When the fresh fruit comes back in season I'm looking forward to trying some of the fruit ice creams and sorbets. The book is beautifully written and the recipes easy to follow. Indeed A Perfect Scoop in every way.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Daisy-May
Format:Hardcover
Recently my mum bought an ice cream maker and I bought her this book after seeing a recipe featured on the bbc food website by the author which looked fab.
This book certainly did not disappoint, there are some stunning recipes and I'm thinking of buying a 2nd copy for our house. The instructions are well written and the photography is great, but moreover the recipes are stunning.
Very very happy!
This book certainly did not disappoint, there are some stunning recipes and I'm thinking of buying a 2nd copy for our house. The instructions are well written and the photography is great, but moreover the recipes are stunning.
Very very happy!
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Some very important info on ice cream are missing
The recipes are to die for, but the introduction gives too little information on ice cream making and the fundamental rules of avoiding intoxication. Read more
Published 23 hours ago by Mapi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yummy and entertaining
As a novice icecream maker I found I was scouring the internet for recipes, and usually ended up using one of David's. They have all been easy to follow and delicious. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Reebs
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Super!
Really impressive book - far better than I had expected. Have tried half a dozen so far, with more flavours in the queue. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anony Mouse
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EXCELLENT... BUT if you have a small ice cream maker, read this review...
I love this book!! And I love the ice cream that I have made with it! The only thing to make you aware of is that if you have one of the small cheaper ice cream makers - the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A.Banner
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like ice cream, buy this book and no other!
This has become my ice cream bible. No, really. It covers everything from easy to complicated, the recipes are easy to follow, accurate in measurements and deliver great treats... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eva D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Ice Cream Book Ever :)
Very happy I decided to buy it!! The theory, the ingredients, the equipment described and explained perfectly. Oh and the recipes are amazing -big style!!
Published 3 months ago by Maria Drosou
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic
easy to follow yummy recipes. am looking forward to making each one since i've made the vanilla one which was absolutely amazing.
Published 4 months ago by ES
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great selection of inspiring recipes
A very nice book - good quality paper, appetizing photographs and a collection of the most varied ice cream recipes you could ever find, ranging from simple vanilla ice cream,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best ice cream book I've found
This is an excellent book. Loads of excellent ice cream recipes, plus sorbets, frozen yogurts, toppings, sauces and loads more. Read more
Published 4 months ago by mistasenior1
5.0 out of 5 stars
There goes my waisteline!
I have reviewed a few ice cream books but I have the idea that this one is the best of all! Still I am also happy with the other books I reviewed as each, even the two very simple... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Francisca
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