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Hot days call for cold treats. After school-at-home, post-dinner dessert, or a weekend cool down to accompany a run through the sprinklers? Try a recipe from one of the following books or eBooks, available from the Pasadena Public Library with your library card and a few clicks, or to reserve for curbside checkout<\/a>. Not up for making ice cream? The last few titles are fiction with some ice cream figuring into the plot. Get yourself a scoop of storebought and dig in to read!<\/p>\n

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\"Rose'sRose’s Ice Cream Bliss\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>by Rose Levy Beranbaum<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Rose’s easy-to-follow, meticulously tested, and innovative recipes, perfect ice creams and other frozen treats are simple to churn up anytime. Here she gives her foolproof base method, plus all the tips and info you need to know on machines, ingredients, techniques, and her own unique approaches and discoveries (for example, an easier method of mixing custard bases without needing to temper them; how to make a substitution for glucose by microwaving corn syrup; and how adding milk powder can help prevent ice crystals). Flavors include classics and new twists, including Lemon Ginger, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge, Back Road Mint Chocolate Chip, Brown Sugar with Black Pepper, Roasted Corn, and Red Wine, plus mix-ins, toppings, and ice cream social desserts like waffle cones, ice cream sandwiches, brownies, ice cream cake, and more.<\/p>\n

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\"MexicanMexican Ice Cream: Beloved Recipes and Stories<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0by Fany Gerson<\/strong><\/p>\n

This … offering from the incredibly popular baker and sweets maker Fany Gerson, the powerhouse behind Brooklyn’s La Newyorkina and Dough, showcases the incredibly diverse flavors of Mexican ice cream while exploring the cultural aspects of preparing and consuming ice cream in Mexico. Gerson uses unique ingredients to create exciting and fresh flavors like Red Prickly Pear Ice Cream,
\nOaxacan-style Lime Sorbet, Avocado-Chocolate Ice Cream, and Rice-Almond Ice Cream with Cinnamon. All recipes are created with the home cook in mind, and written in Fany’s knowledgeable but accessible voice. Mexican Ice Cream features vibrant location photography and captures the authentic Mexican heladerias that Gerson has been visiting for decades. For anyone looking to up their summer ice cream game, this is the book.<\/p>\n

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\"Best<\/em>Best Dump & Freeze Treats: Frozen Fruit Salads, Pies, Fluffs, and More Retro Desserts<\/em><\/a> by Monica Sweeney<\/strong><\/p>\n

These retro-style treats are fun to make and fun to eat. Using ingredients you can find at any supermarket, these easy recipes combine something creamy (think Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, or cream cheese) with something fruity (if you\u2019re feeling lazy, old-school canned fruit is a surprisingly delicious option) or something chocolate. Just mix it up and freeze it. If you\u2019re feeling fancy, dump it into a ready-made piecrust before freezing! Recipes include:Frozen AmbrosiaSouthern Cherry FluffOrange Cream Fruit SaladFrozen Key Lime PieBanana Split Salad Great for any occasion, these desserts are real crowd-pleasers.<\/p>\n

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\"IceIce Cream & Friends: 60 Recipes & Riffs for Sorbets, Sandwiches, No-Churn Ice Creams and More<\/strong><\/em><\/a> by the editors of Food 52<\/strong><\/p>\n

[T]he editors of Food52 brought together sixty well-tested recipes for frozen desserts of all styles and a billion (give or take a few) ideas for toppings and add-ons. There are surprising flavors\u2014think cinnamon roll ice cream, coffee frozen custard, and grilled watermelon cremolada\u2014and spins on enduring favorites, such as spiced fudgesicles, cherry-mint snow cones, and even a chocolate-hazelnut baked Alaska. There are Saltine and waffle sandwiches, boozy floats, and something called \u201cspoom.\u201d There are tricks for making ice cream without a maker and spiffing up the store-bought stuff, and Hail Marys for when things go wrong (like when\u2014whoops!\u2014all the ice cream melts). But don\u2019t be nervous: even if you\u2019ve never made ice cream before, you\u2019re in good hands with this no-fuss, all-fun book. Consider it your permission to play (and eat a ton of really good ice cream).<\/p>\n

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\"ForFor the Love of Popsicles: Naturally Delicious Icy Sweet Summer Treats From A-Z<\/em><\/a> by Sarah Bond [instantly available on hoopla)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking readers on a journey through the world of healthy popsicles, these approachable and inviting recipes highlight ease and simplicity with natural ingredients and uncomplicated preparations. Bright, colorful photos of every recipe and a minimalist, trendy design will entice readers to try out both the classic and modern pops, from Orange Creamsicles to Pineapple Upside Down!<\/p>\n

Unlike other popsicle books whose recipes are high in sugar, or use \u201cshortcuts\u201d like store bought ice cream, Sarah Bond keeps your health a top priority. Written by a degreed nutritionist with a master\u2019s in sensory science, For the Love of Popsicles exhilarates the senses without compromising on flavor! Nutrition information of every recipe with helpful substitution and preparation tips ensure readers find recipes that suit their diet type. The range of flavors includes:<\/p>\n