What’s better than fresh peach ice cream for a summer dessert? Not much! This easy ice cream can be made in less than an hour in an ice cream maker. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups ripe, sweet peaches, peeled and stoned (about 6 medium peaches) 1 cup sugar 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup evaporated milk 1...Read More

Start the Macerated Bitter Melon the night before you plan to make this dessert. INGREDIENTS: Macerated Bitter Melon: 1 bitter melon, cored and cubed Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch Cookies: 8 ounces butter (2 sticks), room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 5 cups fresh or frozen blackberries 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt METHOD: In a food processor, purée blackberries, water, and lemon juice. Strain the blackberry mixture, reserving juice and pulp. Discard seeds. Return puréed blackberries to the food processor;...Read More

A delicious egg and dairy-free version of one of our favorite chai ice creams — enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons chai spices (Kashmiri or Malabar spice blends work best — see below)* 1 cup water 2 cans (28 ounces) full-fat coconut milk, shaken well 3/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for the vegan version) 1 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups almond milk 1/2 cup dried apricots 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla METHOD: In a small covered saucepan, cook apricots in 3/4 cup of water for 10 minutes or until tender. In a food processor or blender, process apricots and cooking liquid to a smooth puree. Mix in honey,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 egg yolks (from pastured chickens) or 6 duck egg yolks* 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups rich full-fat cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar (superfine like Baker’s sugar) 1/2 cup cocoa (best quality)   2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt METHOD: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg yolks until...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 2/3 cups buttermilk Zest from a large organic lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sweetener of your choice — maple syrup, rice syrup, honey, or a mix of honey and sugar 2 tablespoons limoncello METHOD: Whisk together all ingredients in a mixing bowl until blended. Cover...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup dulce de leche 4 duck egg yolks (or 6 chicken egg yolks) 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Optional: Toasted hazelnuts, chopped METHOD: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the cream, milk, and 2/3 cup of the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1-quart passion fruit puree (or approximately 8 whole fruit)* 1 cup sugar 1 egg white, whipped 1/2 cup water METHOD: Over moderate heat, dissolve the sugar in water, and let the mixture cool. Add the passionfruit puree to the syrup. Fold in whipped egg white into the fruit syrup mixture and pour into the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsweetened quality cocoa powder* 3 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract METHOD: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and 1 cup of the half-and-half until combined. Turn the heat to medium. Whisk in the remaining half-and-half and...Read More