Cool Off This Summer with Handmade Ice Cream and Desserts from New Recipe Book

Beat the Heat with Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts

As summer rolls in, the desire for cool and refreshing treats becomes almost irresistible. What could be better than a scoop of homemade ice cream or gelato enjoyed right in the comfort of your home? With the release of the new recipe book, Cooking Sweets and Desserts with Enamel Trays, you can easily whip up your own frozen delights without breaking the bank. This delightful cookbook features a treasure trove of recipes curated by eight acclaimed chefs, including Yukiko Watanabe, Maki Watanabe, Yoko Wakayama, and Tamamatsu Nakagawa among others.

A Treasury of Ice Cream and More

The book showcases a variety of recipes, not only for refreshing ice creams and gelato but also for froyos (frozen yogurt), puddings, and jellies – perfect for those sweltering summer days. For example, there's a Strawberry Cheese Ice Cream from Yukiko Watanabe, which requires simply mixing cream cheese, yogurt, and strawberries before chilling it to perfection.

Yoko Wakayama’s Peach Frozen Yogurt is another delightful treat made by mixing yogurt, sugar, whipping cream, and canned peaches. Additionally, choose from a range of recipes like the Tofu and Banana Ice Cream by Akiko Matsumoto, and the Kinako Gelato by Hiroe Takayoshi, which only requires three ingredients: kinako (roasted soybean flour), soy milk, and condensed milk.

The Advantages of Enamel Trays

One of the key advantages of using enamel trays for these desserts is their excellent heat conduction, which allows you to freeze your creations quickly. With thinner trays, freezing happens more rapidly, enabling spontaneous dessert-making whenever the urge strikes you.

You'll also find recipes for classic desserts like puddings and jellies that can be easily prepared in these trays. The efficient heat transfer means you can produce a series of delightful cold desserts in lesser time, giving you more opportunities to satisfy that sweet tooth!

For instance, try Nakagawa Tamamatsu's Baked Pudding, which only takes about 20 minutes to bake, followed by refrigeration for a cool finish. The light and refreshing texture is thanks to its base of soy milk! Likewise, Takayoshi’s Kinako and Black Sesame Soy Milk Pudding is another easy-to-make dessert that will surely please.

Wakayama's Yogurt Jelly, with a hint of lemon juice, provides a tangy yet refreshing dessert experience that is simply irresistible. And don’t miss out on Watanabe’s Coffee Cheese Dessert, which combines mascarpone mixed with honey, layered with ladyfinger biscuits.

Join Our Reader Monitor Program!

In addition to these delightful recipes, the book is seeking 10 reader monitors! Those chosen will receive a free copy of Cooking Sweets and Desserts with Enamel Trays. From the recipes, you'll have to create at least five desserts and share your creations on Instagram!

How to Apply

- Application Period: July 4th (Fri) to July 8th (Tue), 2025, until 11:59 PM
- How to Enter: Follow our cooking editor's Instagram account (@ryourihonon) and comment on the recruitment post.

Make sure to tag your posts with #CookingSweetsWithEnamelTrays and #RecipeMonitorReaders when you share your photos!

Book Information

- Title: Cooking Sweets and Desserts with Enamel Trays
- Release Date: June 6, 2025
- Price: 1650 yen (including tax)
- ISBN: 978-4-391-16514-2
- Published by: Shufu-to-Seikatsu Sha

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This book is a re-edited and published version of part of the Living Series - Cooking Sweets with Enamel Trays and Cooking Healthy Sweets with Enamel Trays, featuring the same delicious recipes!