Ice creams and iced desserts make ideal sweet treats at any time of the year. From a simple scoop in a cone to refreshing sorbets and tangy granitas, this book contains everything you need to know to create delicious ice creams in your own home, with any kind of ice cream machine. An informative introduction contains the history of ice cream and ice cream machines, a guide to equipment and ingredients, and step-by-step techniques such as layering, rippling and marbling. More than 80 stunning recipes range from classic ice creams, sorbets and water ices to innovative modern variations. Choose from Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Triple Chocolate Terrine, Banana Gelato, Raspberry Sherbet, or Cinnamon Ricotta Ice with Toasted Granola. Illustrated with more than 550 stunning photographs, this book shows how fun, easy and satisfying it is to make tasty ice cream at home.