ICE CREAM & SORBET À LA FRANÇAISE.
Real Ingredients. Real Flavour. Real French Ice Cream.
Homemade Ice Cream So Good, YOU’LL NEVER SETTLE FOR STORE-BOUGHT AGAIN.
This summer, skip the supermarket and learn how to craft your own rich, silky French-style ice creams and refreshing sorbets from scratch. In Ice Cream & Sorbets à la Française, you’ll master traditional techniques for making a range of frozen creations—without all the nasty stuff you’ll find in store-bought brands. This is as wholesome as ice cream gets!
Build the Skills to Create Artisan Ice Cream at Home
This course isn’t just a collection of recipes—we focus on teaching you the fundamentals. You’ll learn the techniques behind silky custard-based ice creams and vibrant, well-balanced sorbets, while also understanding the “why” behind each step. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to create your own artisan flavours from scratch.
Remember That Perfect Holiday Ice Cream? Now You Can Make It Anytime.
We all have that memory: the sun warming your skin, the clink of café glasses, a slow afternoon stretching ahead. That first lick of a perfect scoop — pure bliss. Now, you don’t have to wait for a holiday to taste it again. With authentic French techniques, you’ll learn how to create homemade ice creams and sorbets that capture the spirit of those long, lazy summer days.
What makes Ice Cream & Sorbets à la Française so special?
This is so much more than just churning and freezing—it’s about mastering the art of transforming simple, quality ingredients into frozen treats with unforgettable textures and flavours.
In this course, you’ll learn the secrets behind creating a smooth, velvety ice cream, and clean sorbets that burst with elegant fruit flavour. You'll discover how to extract maximum taste from your ingredients, how to combine unique flavours, and how to vary textures to suit your style.
From fun flavours the kids will love to sophisticated sorbets to accompany dessert, you’ll learn the skills to craft artisan scoops for any mood or moment.
Ready to Master Ice Cream the French Way? Your summer starts here.
Get the fundamentals right with hands-on workshops covering the theory and practice of ice cream and sorbet making.
workshops to get the basics right
Unlock the secrets to bringing out bold, natural flavour and learn techniques to customise texture to suit your style.
Master the Art of Flavour & Feel
Learn how to work with fresh herbs, spices, fruits, nuts, and spirits to craft endless flavour combinations.
your gateway to endless flavors
Discover How to Make the Best Ice Cream and Sorbets of Your Life!
The question on everyone’s lips
“Do I need an ice cream machine for this course?
Yes you do, but you don’t need fancy equipment to get started. In the course, we guide you through all the options—so you can pick what suits your kitchen and budget best.
Here’s a quick summary of what you could get:
Freezer Bowl Machines: (Like the Cuisinart ICE-21). Affordable and great for beginners. Just freeze the bowl overnight and you’re ready to churn.
Compressor Machines: (Like the Breville Smart Scoop). No freezing needed. These chill and churn automatically—perfect if you want to make ice cream regularly or experiment with multiple flavours.
Stand Mixer Attachments: (Like the KitchenAid ice cream bowl). A great option if you already own the mixer. Compact and easy to use. Plus, you can often find great deals second-hand online!
And here’s the good news: All recipes in this course can be made with any of the machines mentioned above. So, whether you already have a machine or are deciding which one to get, you’ll be set to start churning.
WHAT YOU’LL get.
Understand the Science Behind Every Scoop with theory and practical techniques that go into making perfect ice creams and sorbets every time. Includes troubleshooting tips to help you spot and fix common issues with ease.
Master a Full Range of French-Style Ice Creams and Sorbets With over 30 step-by-step lessons, you’ll confidently FAVORITE classicS PLUS DISCOVER original flavours you won’t find anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Video Guidance. Each technique is broken down clearly with visual demonstrations, helping you succeed at every stage and confidently make adjustments to achieve the perfect texture for you.
Learn on Your Schedule with Access video lessons anytime, anywhere—perfect for fitting your ice cream adventures into your summer plans.
Create Your Own Seasonal Flavours with Confidence. Go beyond following recipes—develop the skills to craft your own fresh, creative flavours at home. better than anything you could buy from a glacier.
Comprehensive Guides & Recipe Ebook: Get instant access to all recipes, ratios, and troubleshooting tips with our guides and ebook, so you have everything you need right at your fingertips.
From Creamy Custards to Vibrant Syrups—Learn the Foundations of Flavour.
welcome to your ice cream shop
(jUST A TASTE OF WHAT YOU YOU CAN MAKE)
WHITE CHOCOLATE & MACADAMIA
TATRE TATIN ICE CREAM
MINTY MANGO SORBET
DECADENT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
APEROL SPRITZ SORBET
KINDERELLA ICE CREAM
STRAWBERRY & BASIL SORBET
GRAPEFRUIT, COINTREAU & TARRAGON SORBET
CRÊPE SUZETTE ICE CREAM
Make ice cream with real ingredients and none of the nasties.
DISCOVER THE COURSE CURRICULUM.
All the skills you need to create the best ice cream and sorbets you’ve ever tasted.
Make This Your Sweetest Summer Yet.
Meet StéphaneYour cooking instructor.
With more than 10 years of teaching experience at the French Cooking Academy, Stéphane has cultivated extensive culinary knowledge encompassing both practical and theoretical elements of French cuisine. His accessible approach to decoding the complexities of French cuisine has attracted thousands of cooking enthusiasts worldwide, keen to learn under his guidance. Stéphane's teaching style is down-to-earth and engaging, communicating complex techniques in a way that everyone can understand.
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IS Ice Cream & Sorbets à la Française RIGHT FOR ME?
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This course is designed for both beginners and confident home cooks. Whether you've never made ice cream before or you're looking to deepen your skills, the lessons will guide you step by step through the process. You'll learn how to create perfect textures, balance flavours, and even adapt recipes to suit your own taste—all without needing prior dessert or pastry experience.
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Yes, you will need an ice cream maker—but that doesn’t mean it has to be expensive. From simple hand-cranked churns to modern compressor models, there’s a style to suit every budget and kitchen setup. We walk you through the pros and cons of each type of machine to help you choose what’s right for you. You can often find great deals second-hand online, too.
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Absolutely. You'll not only master the craft of ice cream and sorbet making, but you'll also build instincts around flavour pairing, texture balance, and presentation. These are foundational skills that will carry over into all your dessert creations—from simple treats to plated desserts worthy of a dinner party.
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YouTube is great for quick recipes, but it can’t replace the depth and structure of a well-designed course. What this course offers is more than just a collection of videos—it’s a carefully sequenced learning experience that builds your skills lesson by lesson. You’ll learn the why behind each step, not just the how, and gain the confidence to adjust ratios, tweak ingredients, and create your own signature flavours.
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The course is entirely self-paced, so you can fit it into your schedule however you like. You could take your time and dip in throughout the summer—or power through in a few weeks. With over 30 lessons, there’s plenty to explore, whether you’re learning one recipe at a time or going all in.
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If you purchase the course individually (outside of an FCA membership), you’ll have lifetime access to all lessons, videos, and downloads for as long as the course is available. That means you can revisit your favourite recipes or techniques anytime you like.
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Of course! If you find that the course is not for you within 14 days of purchase, just let us know via email and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.
