Mexican Ice Cream: Beloved Recipes and Stories

Mexican Ice Cream: Beloved Recipes and Stories by Fany Gerson is a vibrant exploration of Mexico’s rich frozen dessert traditions from a James Beard Award–recognized pastry chef and leading authority on Mexican sweets. Featuring more than 60 recipes, the book moves from classic paletas and sorbets to inventive modern ice creams, all rooted in regional flavors, cultural memory, and artisanal technique. Bright, transportive, and full of personality, this collection celebrates the creativity and joy of Mexican helado culture while making it approachable for home cooks.