The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream

by Warren, Dick; Dempsey, Bobbi

• ISBN13: 9781592574841
• ISBN10: 159257484X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-04
• Publisher: Alpha

Summary

Even with the proliferation of brand - name ice creams and ice cream shop chains and the availability of numerous flavours, homemade ice cream remains as popular as ever. You have only to look at the variety of home ice cream machines and the number of companies manufacturing them to see it. Homemade ice cream has a special taste that you can't buy, and it is a family activity and summer tradition in many homes. But homemade ice cream isn't as simple as it seems for the novice, and even families that have been making it for years look for new recipes and ideas to challenge their skills and their palates. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream, readers will find: bull; More than 200 recipes, ranging from the simple to the sublime bull; Step - by - step instructions for making ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and gelato bull; Topping and serving recipes and ideas bull; Recipes and instructions for ice cream - based and other frozen drinks

Author Biography

Bobbi Dempsey is an author and freelance writer for major publications, including Family Circle, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, and more. Her article on how home inspections can prevent carbon monoxide poisoning appears in Family Circle’s December 2003 issue.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Ice Cream Background	1	(24)
1 A Little Ice Cream history	3	(6)
Ice Cream's Not-So-Humble Beginnings	3	(3)
Facts and Statistics	6	(3)
2 What You Must Know About Ice Cream Making	9	(8)
Choosing Your Equipment	9	(1)
Using an Ice Cream Maker	10	(2)
Hand-Cranked Freezers	11	(1)
Electric Models	11	(1)
Using Ice and Rock Salt	12	(1)
Blender/Food Processor	13	(1)
Other Common Kitchen Supplies	13	(1)
Essential Ingredients to Have on Hand	14	(1)
Pre-Cooling Ingredients	14	(1)
Sanitation and Storage of Product	14	(3)
3 Ice Cream Recipe Basics	17	(8)
Before You Start Freezing	17	(1)
The Technical Aspects of Ice Cream	18	(1)
The Basic Recipe Ingredients	19	(2)
Eggs	19	(1)
Milk and Cream	19	(1)
Sugar	20	(1)
The Basic Recipes	21	(2)
Basic Mix #1	21	(1)
Basic Mix #2	22	(1)
Basic Mix #3	22	(1)
Low-Sugar/Low-Fat/Low-Carb Ingredient Alternatives	23	(2)
Part 2: Ice Cream with Flavor	25	(100)
4 Vanilla Recipes	27	(98)
Facts About Vanilla	27	(1)
Pure vs. Artificial	28	(11)
Easy Vanilla Ice Cream	29	(1)
Simple Vanilla Ice Cream	30	(1)
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream	31	(1)
Mom's Vanilla Ice Cream	32	(1)
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Ice Cream	32	(1)
Sweet Vanilla Ice Cream	33	(1)
Philadelphia Vanilla Ice Cream	33	(1)
Marshmallow Vanilla Ice Cream	34	(1)
Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream	35	(1)
Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream	35	(1)
French Vanilla Ice Cream	36	(2)
Vanilla Pudding Ice Cream	38	(1)
5 Chocolate Recipes	39	(22)
Where Chocolate Comes From	39	(1)
Is Chocolate Bad for You?	40	(1)
How Chocolate Tastes	40	(21)
Chocolate Facts	41	(1)
Chocolate Ice Cream	42	(1)
Rich Chocolate Ice Cream	43	(1)
Sweet Chocolate Ice Cream	44	(1)
Light Chocolate Ice Cream	45	(1)
Dark Chocolate Ice Cream	46	(1)
Chocolate Rum Raisin Ice Cream	47	(1)
Chocolate Spice Ice Cream	48	(1)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream	49	(1)
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream	50	(1)
German Chocolate Ice Cream	51	(1)
Chocolate Cheesecake Ice Cream	52	(1)
Chocolate Almond Ice Cream	53	(1)
Irish Chocolate Ice Cream	54	(1)
Mocha Ice Cream	55	(1)
Chocolate Malted Ice Cream	56	(1)
Chocolate Mint Ice Cream	57	(1)
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream	58	(1)
Chocolate Mud Ice Cream	59	(1)
Fudge Buttermilk Ice Cream	59	(1)
Rocky Road Ice Cream	60	(1)
6 Fruit-Flavor Recipes	61	(24)
The Advantage of Fresh Fruit	61	(1)
Tips for Using Fruit	62	(1)
The Most Popular Fruit Flavors	62	(1)
Be Creative	62	(23)
Blueberry Ice Cream	64	(1)
Kiwi Ice Cream	65	(1)
Strawberry Banana Ice Cream	65	(1)
Apricot Ice Cream	66	(1)
Banana Ice Cream	66	(1)
Rhubarb Ice Cream	67	(1)
Mango Ice Cream	67	(1)
Cantaloupe Ice Cream	68	(1)
Ginger Ice Cream	69	(1)
Avocado Ice Cream	70	(1)
Grapefruit Ice Cream	71	(1)
Cherry Ice Cream	72	(1)
Grape Ice Cream	73	(1)
Apple Ice Cream	74	(1)
Date Ice Cream	74	(1)
Orange Ice Cream	75	(1)
Fig Ice Cream	76	(1)
Cranberry Ice Cream	77	(1)
Coconut Ice Cream	77	(1)
Pineapple Ice Cream	78	(1)
Fresh Peach Ice Cream	79	(1)
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream	80	(1)
Pumpkin Ice Cream	81	(1)
Lemon Ice Cream	81	(1)
Raspberry Ice Cream	82	(1)
Prune Ice Cream	83	(2)
7 Other Regular Flavor Recipes	85	(26)
Caramel Ice Cream	87	(1)
Pistachio Ice Cream	88	(1)
Cinnamon Ice Cream	89	(1)
Grape Nuts Ice Cream	90	(1)
Crème Brûlée Ice Cream	91	(1)
Peppermint Ice Cream	92	(1)
Black Licorice Ice Cream	93	(1)
Maple Ice Cream	94	(1)
Peanut Butter Ice Cream	95	(1)
Coffee Ice Cream	96	(1)
Honey Ice Cream	97	(1)
Brown Sugar-Pecan Ice Cream	98	(1)
Butterscotch Ice Cream	99	(1)
Hazelnut Ice Cream	100	(1)
Amaretto Ice Cream	101	(1)
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream	102	(1)
White Crème de Menthe Ice Cream	102	(1)
Margarita Ice Cream	103	(1)
Piña Colada Ice Cream	104	(1)
Eggnog Ice Cream	105	(1)
Crème de Cocoa Ice Cream	106	(1)
Rum Raisin Ice Cream	107	(1)
Irish Cream Ice Cream	108	(1)
Grand Marnier Ice Cream	109	(1)
Vodka Ice Cream with Ginger	110	(1)
8 Unusual Flavor Recipes	111	(16)
Roots of Unusual Flavors	111	(16)
Tomato Ice Cream	113	(1)
Cucumber Ice Cream	114	(1)
Carrot Ice Cream	115	(1)
Corn Ice Cream	116	(1)
Sweet Potato Ice Cream	117	(1)
Mincemeat Ice Cream	118	(1)
Garlic Ice Cream	119	(1)
Jalapeño Ice Cream	120	(1)
Molasses Ice Cream	121	(1)
Oatmeal Ice Cream	122	(1)
Tutti Frutti Ice Cream	123	(1)
Rose Petal Ice Cream	124	(1)
Part 3: Other Frozen Delights	125	(50)
9 Sherbet	127	(12)
Tips for Making Sherbet	127	(1)
Simple Syrup Recipe	128	(12)
Lemon Sherbet	129	(1)
Apple Sherbet	129	(1)
Coffee Sherbet	130	(1)
Orange Sherbet	131	(1)
White Grape Sherbet	131	(1)
Tea Sherbet	132	(1)
Peach Sherbet	133	(1)
Apricot Sherbet	133	(1)
Cranberry Sherbet	134	(1)
Strawberry Sherbet	134	(1)
Pineapple Sherbet	135	(1)
Blueberry Sherbet	136	(1)
Black Raspberry Sherbet	136	(1)
Cherry Sherbet	137	(1)
Cantaloupe Sherbet	137	(1)
Pear Sherbet	138	(1)
Watermelon Sherbet	138	(1)
10 Sorbet	139	(12)
Sorbet Tips	140	(12)
Cantaloupe Sorbet	141	(1)
Mango Sorbet	142	(1)
Cherry Sorbet	143	(1)
Lemon Sorbet	144	(1)
Fresh Dill Sorbet	145	(1)
Cucumber Sorbet	145	(1)
Chocolate Sorbet	146	(1)
Orange Banana Pineapple Sorbet	147	(1)
Pomegranate Sorbet	147	(1)
Hazelnut Sorbet	148	(1)
Plum Wine Sorbet	148	(1)
Tomato Basil Sorbet	149	(1)
Rhubarb Sorbet	149	(1)
Root Beer Sorbet	150	(1)
11 Yogurt	151	(14)
Yogurt Shops vs. Make-at-Home	152	(1)
Yogurt-Making Basics	153	(14)
Raspberry Yogurt	154	(1)
Lime Yogurt	154	(1)
Honey Yogurt	155	(1)
Strawberry Yogurt	156	(1)
Chocolate Yogurt	156	(1)
Vanilla Yogurt	157	(1)
Cranberry Yogurt	157	(1)
White Chocolate Coconut Yogurt	158	(1)
Banana Yogurt	159	(1)
Cantaloupe Yogurt	159	(1)
Mocha Yogurt	160	(1)
Maple Yogurt	161	(1)
Orange Marmalade Yogurt	161	(1)
Peach Yogurt	162	(1)
Brown Sugar Yogurt	163	(1)
Apricot Yogurt	163	(1)
Coffee Yogurt	164	(1)
12 Gelato	165	(10)
Zabaglione Gelato	167	(1)
Banana Gelato	168	(1)
Vanilla Gelato	169	(1)
Apricot Gelato	170	(1)
Chocolate Gelato	171	(1)
Cheese Gelato	172	(1)
Coffee Gelato	173	(2)
Part 4: Toppings	175	(24)
13 The Classic Toppers	177	(8)
The Most Popular Toppings	178	(8)
Hot Fudge Sauce	179	(1)
Chocolate Fudge Sauce Topping	180	(1)
Quick Hot Fudge	181	(1)
Butterscotch Sauce	182	(1)
Caramel Sauce	182	(1)
Quick Caramel Sauce	183	(2)
14 Fruit-Based Sauces	185	(6)
Orange Sauce	186	(1)
Raspberry Sauce	186	(1)
Lemon Sauce	187	(1)
Apricot Sauce	187	(1)
Pineapple Topping	188	(1)
Strawberry Sauce	188	(1)
Cherry Topping	189	(2)
15 Other Sauces	191	(8)
Whipped Toppings	191	(1)
Other Mix-Ins	192	(9)
Claret Sauce	193	(1)
Marshmallow Sauce	193	(1)
Ginger Sauce	194	(1)
Maple Sauce	194	(1)
Pecan Mocha Sauce	195	(1)
Melba Sauce	195	(1)
Date Topping	196	(1)
Honey Topping	196	(1)
Peanut Butter Brown Sugar Sauce	197	(1)
Walnuts in Syrup	197	(1)
Whipped Cream Topping	198	(1)
Part 5: Sundaes, Cones, and More	199	(38)
16 Classic Ice Cream Desserts	201	(12)
The Sundae	201	(3)
Parfaits	204	(1)
Banana Split	205	(1)
Ice Cream Sandwiches	206	(7)
Maple Syrup Parfait	207	(1)
Chocolate Parfait	207	(1)
Crème de Menthe Parfait	208	(1)
Chocolate-Covered Coconut Ice Cream Parfait	208	(1)
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich	209	(1)
Ginger Peach Ice Cream Sandwich	210	(1)
Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich	211	(1)
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich	212	(1)
17 Making Your Own Waffle Cone	213	(4)
Cone History	213	(1)
Cones Today	214	(4)
Cone Recipe	215	(1)
Waffle Cones (using a round waffle iron)	216	(1)
18 Ready for a Party?	217	(20)
Ice Cream Pies	218	(1)
Ice Cream Cakes	218	(1)
Baked Alaska	219	(1)
Using Ice Cream Molds	219	(20)
Basic Graham Cracker Crust Recipe	221	(1)
Chocolate Cream-Filled Cookie Pie Crust	222	(1)
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie	223	(1)
Easy Lemonade Ice Cream Pie	223	(1)
Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie	224	(1)
Orange Coconut Sherbet Pie	224	(1)
Ice Cream Fruit Pie	225	(1)
Mocha Ice Cream Pie	225	(1)
Cranberry Sherbet Pie	226	(1)
Banana Ice Cream Pie	226	(1)
Caramel Ice Cream Pie	227	(1)
Strawberry Ice Cream Angel Food Cake	228	(1)
Peach Ice Cream Cake	229	(1)
Mocha Ice Cream Cake	230	(1)
Ice Cream Pound Cake	231	(1)
Ice Cream Cake of Many Colors	232	(1)
Mini Ice Cream Cakes	233	(1)
Baked Alaska	234	(1)
Tiny Baked Alaska	235	(2)
Part 6: Drinks	237	(28)
19 Ice Cream Sodas	239	(6)
Ice Cream Soda History	239	(1)
Flavor Combinations	240	(5)
Basic Ice Cream Soda	243	(2)
20 Milk Shakes, Floats, and Malts	245	(10)
Milk Shake Lineage	245	(1)
All Types of Floats	246	(1)
What's the Story Behind the Malt?	246	(9)
Chocolate Marshmallow Malted Shake	247	(1)
Ginger Pear Shake	247	(1)
Grapefruit Shake	248	(1)
Irish Coffee Shake	248	(1)
Prune Shake	249	(1)
Coconut Frappe	249	(1)
Banana Milk Frappe	250	(1)
Strawberry Cheesecake Frappe	250	(1)
Orange Float	251	(1)
Root Beer Float	251	(1)
Cola Float	252	(1)
Purple Cow Float	252	(1)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Float	253	(1)
Lemonade Float	253	(2)
21 Specialty Drinks	255	(10)
Frosteds	255	(1)
Smoothies	256	(9)
Four Fruit Frosted	257	(1)
Grape Berry Orange Frosted	257	(1)
Cherry Brandy Alexander	258	(1)
Brandy Alexander	258	(1)
Irish Cooler	259	(1)
Grasshopper	259	(1)
Fudge Coconut Rum	260	(1)
Orange Supreme	260	(1)
Strawberry Smoothie	261	(1)
Pineapple Lime Smoothie	261	(1)
Orange Pineapple Smoothie	262	(1)
Cider Smoothie	262	(1)
Peach Smoothie	263	(2)
Glossary	265
Index	261