The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And More

by Bruce Weinstein

The Ultimate Ice Cream Book contains enough recipes to fill your summer days with delicious frozen desserts -- but after acquainting yourself with this book's hundreds of tempting concoctions, you'll want to use it every day of the year. With over 500 recipes, author Bruce Weinstein has put together the most comprehensive cookbook of its kind, covering just about every conceivable flavor of ice cream, sorbet, and granita; dozens of different recipes for shakes, malts, and other cold drinks; how to make your own ice cream cones; and toppings galore. If you ever worried that you might not get full use out of your ice-cream maker, cast your doubts aside. Ice cream recipes feature such unusual flavors as lavender, chestnut, rhubarb, and Earl Grey tea. Even Weinstein's vanilla ice cream is anything but plain, with variations like Vanilla Crunch, Vanilla Rose, and Vanilla Cracker Jack. There is also a plethora of light, refreshing recipes for sorbets and granitas, with flavors like Apple Chardonnay, Coconut, and Kiwi. Top everything off with the author's recipes forhomemade sauces. Whether it's a special event or a midnight snack, The Ultimate Ice Cream Book has what you need to make any occasion a little sweeter.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food, Reference, Food and Wine

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 1999

About the author

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are QVC favorites with five sell-out appearances. They've appeared on everything from the Today show to corporate-sponsored events, making ice cream, gelati, sherberts, and sorbets. They're also experts on the desserts that pair with these frozen treats, having written bestselling brownie and cookie books and all-purpose cookbooks with desserts aplenty and countless features for Fine Cooking, Eating Well, and The Washington Post. Their cooking podcast, Cooking with Bruce and Mark, is available on iTunes. They've written numerous cookbooks, including A la Mode and The Turbo Blender Dessert Revolution (11/1/16). They live in Connecticut.

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

I originally got this book and the Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book book together. I used the Ben and Jerry's book for quite some time because of how much easier the recipes were. Once I started taking the time out to use the recipes in this book, I was well rewarded. I have now recommended this book as the must have ice cream book and have continued to find great recipes in it. My favorite right now is to follow the peanut butter ice cream recipe and replace the peanut butter with Nutella.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've had this for awhile, since getting an ice cream maker, however I haven't made anything from it. I think I am put off by making scrambled eggs! My ice cream is Philadelphia style without any eggs.

It was fun to look through and get ideas. I like the idea of using jams and will try that out.

[Becky H. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used this book in our recipe book group. has good recipes but most recipes only make 1 quart or less.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

No photos, uses a lot of eggs (even in sorbets) and doesn't give the non-ice cream machine instructions for making granita that other recipe books provide.

[Jenny Phelps · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun easy ice cream’s to make with my 12y daughter.

[Mary Lynn]

A must have for those with an ice cream maker!

[Anne-Marie Pedersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

First world problem: this book has too many recipes I want to make. As a home cook, it's going to take me years to go through it.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the definitive ice cream book to end all ice cream books. There are at least two dozen recipes I cannot wait to try with my children and grandchildren. Not only are there recipes, but the author includes many tips on exactly which kind of ingredients will produce the best results. this is important for things like using pineapple. The ice cream machine is sitting in the wings waiting for the day I can make this famed ice cream with family. One may want to invest in a dairy in order to recoup on investment what one expends in pleasure! Ha ha ha! There are even some delightful suggestions for toppings and mix-ins. The word "breathtakingly luscious" in more flavors than a certain famed ice cream store has to choose from, comes to mind. I bought a copy as I was so pleased with both the photos and the recipes. This is one of those cookbooks any farm girl must keep on her shelf for friend and family ice cream social events.

[Christiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A killer pistachio recipe and a good hack for using quickly skinning peaches, but more special occasion than a go-to for me. I want to try making the pine nut ice cream, chocolate sorbet, cucumber granita, tea granita, and lemon lime rickey in the future.

[Rosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marked down for: Strawberry ice cream came out icy and crunchy after being in the fridge overnight (although to be fair, I'm wondering if that happens w/ all fruit-based homemade ice creams, that they must be eaten right out of the machine or they'll turn to ice), vanilla was a bit oversweet. Lemon sorbet recipe calls for egg white, which I've not seen in other sorbet recipes & which I (perhaps unfairly) find somewhat unappetizing. No recipe for peach sorbet. No photos. Often calls for extra ingredients that you have to seek out (such as peach nectar for the peach ice cream). Pineapple ice cream calls for canned, not fresh, pineapple. Still giving 3 stars because there are interesting variations for all recipes (Lemon Balm, Lemon Drop, Lemon Verbena, & Raspberry Lemon are all attached to the basic (eggy) Lemon Sorbet recipe). Also, lots of intriguing, unusual recipes (such as one w/ corn and raisins that sounds yummy). Overall, some good new flavors, but definitely not a go-to reference for anyone who wants to own just one ice cream recipe book...

[Punk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cookbook. Minimal introduction, no pictures, no tips on how not to scramble your custard. It doesn't even tell you what temperature to cook your eggs! The recipes start with a basic flavor, like banana, and then go into variations like banana coconut, banana nut, banana chocolate, etc. Useful if you have a favorite flavor and are looking for something a little different. Also does sorbets, granitas, shakes, drinks, cones, toppings and sauces.

Three stars. Won't make a good resource book, but if you already know how to make frozen things, the recipes might be enough. Has a good index; search by flavor or form.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

exhaustive collection of recipes, some of which are absolutely delicious -- but the book is totally lacking in musings. i wish he'd explain why he put cornstarch in this recipe and flour in that one, or used more cream in this one and more whole milk in that one. and what's the big idea with oatmeal ice cream?

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book rocks if you want to make your own ice cream and sorbet. Try the Peanut Butter Ice cream or the Cantaloupe & Basil sorbet. Hum all the way around. This gets a Brett's Food Choice Award..

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains many basic recipes for ice creams, with additional suggestions for variations on each type. The instructions are simple and clear. It may not be very interesting to experienced ice cream makers, but would be a good starting point for someone new to ice cream making.

[Desi · Rating 4 out of 5]

SO MANY RECIPIES! Easy to follow recipes fit for at home size ice cream makers. Plus, each recipe has a list of 4-8 changes that could be made that would enhance or add to the recipe. This is a book worth owning for anyone who loves ice cream and wants to make quality product at home.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my ice cream Bible.

[Susan Howson · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have an ice cream maker, you need to have this book.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very thorough book with tons of recipes. The honey ice cream recipe is delicious!

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some very good ice cream and sorbet recipes--one of the best resources for this that I have found

[May · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, haven't tried the recipes yet, but they all sound so good. His many suggestions for variation are much appreciated as well.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some interesting combinations if a little dated. I was looking for even more adventurous mixtures.

[Rebekah Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

so many great recipes
so little time

Get this if...
* You have an ice cream maker

[Jessieirwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delicious, innovative and clear.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of ice cream recipes, with a wide variety of flavors I'd have never thought of (Earl Grey Tea ice cream, anyone?). I tried a wide variety and all of them were very tasty.

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've made three recipes from this book (so far) and loved them all.

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent recipes for my kitchenaid ice cream maker