Ripe seasonal fruits fragrant vanilla toasted nuts & 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 & more. Chocolate or strawberry sorbet? Orange popscicle or rum & raisin ice cream? Mojito granita or sweet potato ice cream with maple glazed pecans? This collection of frozen treats ranges from the classic & the comforting to the cutting edge. All come with an emphasis on intense & sophisticated flavours & 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 & granitas The Perfect Scoop features irresistible toppings & sauces -from classic hot fudge to exotic candied red beans & cajeta (a Mexican form of caramel)- & mouth-watering mix-ins such as chocolate chip cookie dough buttercrunch toffee & honey-sesame brittle. The author blurs the line between sweet & savoury recommending ice creams made from intriguing ingredients like parsley basil black pepper or avocado & 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 & expert technical advice this oh-so-cool book contains all the info you'll ever need on how to create the perfect scoop.