CPC Frozen Desserts & Ice Cream

Question 1

What is the primary difference between ice cream and gelato?

Accepted Answer

Gelato has less fat, less air (overrun), and is served at a warmer temperature than ice cream

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Gelato contains more cream; ice cream contains more milk

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Ice cream uses eggs; gelato does not use any eggs

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Gelato is always fruit-flavored; ice cream is always dairy-based

Question 2

What is 'overrun' in ice cream production?

Accepted Answer

The percentage increase in volume due to air incorporated during churning

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The amount of mix that overflows during freezing

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The excess sweetness from too much sugar

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The crystallization on the surface of ice cream

Question 3

What is the role of sugar in frozen desserts beyond sweetness?

Accepted Answer

It lowers the freezing point, prevents large ice crystal formation, and contributes to texture

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It only adds calories

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It speeds up freezing

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It prevents overrun

Question 4

What is sorbet, and how does it differ from sherbet?

Accepted Answer

Sorbet contains no dairy; sherbet contains a small amount of milk or cream

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They are identical products with different regional names

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Sorbet contains eggs; sherbet does not

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Sherbet is always fruit-based; sorbet can be any flavor

Question 5

Why is an ice cream base pasteurized before churning?

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To destroy harmful pathogens, especially since bases typically contain eggs and dairy

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To improve flavor only

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To increase the fat content

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To add more air before churning

Question 6

What is a 'parfait' in the context of classical frozen desserts?

Accepted Answer

A French frozen mousse made with pâte à bombe, whipped cream, and flavorings that does not require churning

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A layered sundae served in a tall glass

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A molded gelato dessert

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An ice cream served with fruit coulis