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Introduction to Artisan Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts

Are you passionate about creating exceptional frozen desserts? Whether you're an aspiring artisan ice cream maker or an experienced producer looking to refine your skills, our Artisan Ice Cream Workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the craft.

 

Overview

Are you passionate about creating exceptional frozen desserts? Whether you're an aspiring artisan ice cream maker or an experienced producer looking to refine your skills, our Artisan Ice Cream Workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the craft.

What You Will Learn:

  • Food Safety Fundamentals: Gain essential knowledge on maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in ice cream production to ensure the highest quality and compliance with regulations.
  • Frozen Dessert Composition: Delve into the science of ice cream formulation. Understand the roles of dairy and plant-based ingredients, and how to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
  • Types of Frozen Desserts: Explore the differences between traditional ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and plant-based alternatives. Learn about each type and its unique characteristics.
  • Physical Properties: Discover how ingredients and production methods influence texture, consistency, and melting behavior. Learn the impact of overrun and air incorporation on your final product.
  • Equipment Essentials: Identify the critical equipment needed for small-scale and industrial production. From home ice cream makers to large-scale machinery, understand what works best for your operation.
  • Hands-On Experience: Participate in practical sessions where you’ll mix ingredients, operate ice cream flavors, and taste your creations. Get real-time feedback and learn by doing.

Who Should Attend:

  • Aspiring and current artisan ice cream makers
  • Culinary professionals interested in frozen desserts
  • Food safety and quality assurance personnel
  • Entrepreneurs looking to start or improve an ice cream business

Join us to elevate your ice cream-making skills, discover new techniques, and connect with fellow enthusiasts and professionals. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to create delicious, high-quality ice cream that stands out in the market.

 

This course will provide attendees with information in key areas, along with key learning outcomes in each area:

Industry Overview

  • Distinguish between ice cream products (bulk, novelties, etc.) and innovation trends (frozen Greek yogurt, made-to-order, 3D printing.)

Ice Cream Microbiology

  • Define microbiological hazards that pose unique challenges in ice cream
    • Listeria
    • Salmonella from ingredients added post-pasteurization
  • Describe potential consumer uses that may modify microbiological risks

Ice Cream Equipment

  • Identify unique aspects of ice cream manufacturing and associated food safety challenges
    • Flavoring
    • Freezing
    • Extruding
    • Coating

Post-pasteurization Controls

  • Discuss the importance of environmental sources, particularly Listeria monocytogenes
  • Describe cross-contamination, including allergens

Ingredients added post-pasteurization

  • Recognize and explain hazards associated with different ingredients
  • Compare the value of product specs) CoAs) versus audits

This course includes knowledge checks as part of the online modules.

Agenda

Online Modules:

  • Composition and Physical Properties of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Ice Cream Food Safety
  • Mix Manufacture and Formulation
  • Plant-based Frozen Desserts
  • Frozen Dessert Equipment
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Regulations and Facility Design

Live Session:

  • Case Study
  • Formulation and Scale-Up
  • Fruit, Flavorings, and Ingredient Processing
  • Step-by-Step Small-Scale Ice Cream Production 
  • Types of Frozen Desserts
  • Sensory of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
  • Troubleshooting Q&A
  • General Q&A

Fees

  • $650-$725 for in-state registrants
  • $725-$880 for out-of-state registrants
  • Limited to the first 30 participants

Instructors

Lead Instructor

Kim Bukowski
Extension Program Director
rdr10 [at] cornell.edu (krb14[at]cornell[dot]edu)

Additional instructors and contributors to this course include representatives of NY State Agriculture & Markets and guest instructors from industry.

Course Dates

 

  • Hybrid course: online modules and two-day in-person session (both online and in-person course participation required.)
    • Online session opens on February 7, 2025
    • In-person session, April 15-16, 2025

Course Contact

Louise Felker
Louise Felker

Extension Support Specialist

Dairy Foods Extension

Louise Felker