Desserts

Coffee Ice Cream

Makes about 1 1/4 quarts, or 8 servings Freshly ground coffee gives this Philadelphia-style ice cream a bold flavor. Coffee beans are sold by variety or as a blend, and in varying degrees of “roast,” from a light, or American, roast to inky black and shiny espresso roast. Coarsely grinding […]

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How Ice Cream Ingredients Affect Mouthfeel

If you are a homemade ice cream maker, you already know that a great base is all you need to make just about any flavor. But part of the fun of making things yourself is experimenting with new recipes and flavors, which can sometimes lead to disappointing results. Of course, […]

Desserts

Sangria Sorbet

Makes 1 quart Fruity sangria is a summer favorite, perfect for sipping poolside or on the patio as the sun sets on another day. This sorbet, made with poached fruits in the style of red wine sangria, recreates that feeling for a summer dinner party or refreshing weeknight dessert. You […]

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Using an Ice Cream Machine

Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet are easy to make with an ice-cream machine. For the best results, let your ice-cream base mixture ripen, or mellow, overnight to be sure it is very cold. An ice-cream machine consists of a canister to hold the ice-cream base and a dasher to […]