Artisanal ice cream has seen a huge spike in popularity, with customers ditching well-known brands for local, small batch creations that have taken ice cream to a whole new level. People are paying premium prices for these super premium ice creams, but what they don't know is that, with a few insider tips, these offerings can easily be created at home. In this timely cookbook for making a timeless dessert, readers will find everything they need-but no more-to create unbelievably delicious, homemade ice cream, and invite friends and family over to share in the fun. Complete with recipes for gelato, soft serve, sorbet, and other frozen delights, Ice Cream Social also includes:

- Simple step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips

- A straightforward guide to the techniques that will ensure delicious results every time

- An ice cream primer to get started

- Creative ideas for throwing ice cream socials

- A bonus chapter on ice cream toppings, shakes, and malts

Discover 100 ice cream recipes that showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple yet creative flavor combinations, all designed to give you the quality of your local ice cream shop at home-cones served separately.