Brace yourself to be hooked by the range of choice with iced drinks, sorbets, gelati, and mascarpone to tickle your taste buds—for expert icers or first timers, steps to achieving the perfect ice creams Jam packed full of classic Italian ice cream recipes, this cookbook will also introduce gelato aficionados to some new favorites that will leave them feeling refreshed all year round. Exploring the history of ice creams it discusses how became one of the most loved desserts of our time, describing how it all began with Italian ices. It also offers more than 30 recipes, and lays down some simple rules to follow when freezing your scrumptious desserts, ensuring you have the easiest of times in the kitchen. After all, simpler is better when it comes to food preparation. And if the ice cream recipes themselves have not filled you to burst, there is a delicious selection of tasty extras and toppings to really make the dish complete. Say arrivederci to your old ice cream maker and ciao to easy ice cream making, as just about anyone can make these tasty favorites. Whether it’s fun in the sun, or a night in by the fire, these glorious creations are perfect for any occasion.