Reddit reviews Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments

Here is what David Lebovitz says in his book The Perfect Scoop:

> French VS. American

>There are two basic styles of ice cream: French-style, which is a cooked custard made with egg yolks, and Philadelphia-style, made with cream or a combination of cream and milk, but without eggs. French-style ice creams tend to be smoother and silkier, due to the emulsifying power of the egg yolks, which get cooked on the stovetop, requiring a bit of cooking prowess. Philadelphia-style ice creams can simply be mixed or pureed together, chilled thoroughly, and then frozen. Philadelphia-style ice creams have no egg yolks, so they tend to be a bit firmer, freeze harder, and have a somewhat chewier texture. The advantage is that they're a little lighter tasting and are easier to make.

TL;DR: Eggs in French, none in American Style.

Not a blog, but if you want to dive right in to the technical aspects of ice cream formulation, the Ice Cream E-Book is a good place to start. If you want a good source for reliable recipes, you won't go wrong with Jeni's or The Perfect Scoop.

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While I have not personally made much gelato or sorbet, my boyfriend is a pastry chef who makes the best ice cream and sorbet I've ever had, and he swears by this book: The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz of Chez Panisse.

Also, one of the "tricks" that my bf uses that makes for a really wonderful flavor is steeping his ice cream base overnight before spinning. It makes a huge difference, especially in herb and spice-based flavors. That's all I can think of for now, best of luck!