The perfect ice cream scoop, revised and updated

A revised and updated edition of the bestselling ice cream book, featuring a dozen new recipes, a fresh design, and brand new photographs. This comprehensive collection of homemade ice cream flavors, sorbets, gelatos, granitas, and toppings by New York Times bestselling author and blogger David Lebovitz highlights classic and refined tastes, along with a generous dose of personality and proven techniques.

David's frozen favorites range from classic (Chocolate Peanut Butter) to comforting (S'mores Ice Cream) and contemporary (Lavender Honey) to innovative (Labneh Ice with Pistachio Sesame Brittle). Also included is a brand new selection of frozen cocktails, including a Negroni Slush and Spritz Sorbet, as well as an indulgent array of sauces, toppings, and mix-ins to transform a simple treat into a perfect ice cream sundae full of joy.

About the Author

David Lebovitz has been a professional chef and baker for most of his life; he spent nearly thirteen years at Chez Panisse before leaving the restaurant business in 1999 to write books. In 2004, he moved to Paris and turned davidlebovitz.com into a phenomenally popular blog. He is the author of six books, including The Perfect Scoop, Ready for Dessert, The Perfect Scoop, and a memoir titled The Sweet Life in Paris. He has been recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the top five pastry chefs in the Bay Area. David has also been featured in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Cook’s Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Saveur, Travel + Leisure, and many other publications.