CSP-CKG8561 - Ice Creams, Sorbets, and Frozen Treats Workshop
Course Description
Discover the art of homemade frozen desserts in this interactive workshop designed for anyone who loves ice cream and sweet treats. Students will learn how to prepare classic custard-style ice cream, refreshing fruit sorbets, and light, icy granitas while experimenting with flavor infusions and creative mix-ins. Along the way, participants will gain insight into how ingredients and freezing methods influence texture and taste. The class ends with a tasting session where everyone can enjoy their handcrafted frozen creations.Course Outline
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Introduction to Frozen Desserts
Overview of ice cream, sorbet, and granita; understanding the roles of fat, sugar, water, and air in frozen dessert production.Ice Cream Base Preparation
Preparing a classic custard-style ice cream base, including tempering eggs, cooking and thickening techniques, and proper chilling and storage methods.Sorbet and Granita Techniques
Creating fruit-based frozen desserts using purées and simple syrups; understanding sugar balance, freezing methods, and texture differences between sorbet and granita.Flavor Infusions and Mix-Ins
Exploring flavor development using herbs, spices, citrus zest, and extracts, along with techniques for incorporating mix-ins such as chocolate, nuts, and fruit.Hands-On Frozen Dessert Production
Participants work in teams to prepare ice cream, sorbet, and granita while applying professional preparation and freezing techniques.Guided Tasting and Evaluation
Students sample finished desserts while evaluating texture, flavor balance, and overall quality.
Learner Outcomes
- Prepare a basic custard-style ice cream base from scratch
- Produce fruit sorbets and granitas using proper sugar balance and freezing methods
- Apply flavor infusion techniques and incorporate mix-ins into frozen desserts
- Understand how ingredients such as fat, sugar, and water affect frozen dessert texture
- Evaluate frozen desserts based on flavor, texture, and overall quality