Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLidia’sCose Fredde Recipe

Cose Fredde Recipe

Inspired by Lidia’s
Time3h
Serves4

Selection of House Made Ice Creams and Sorbet with Biscotti

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

Method

Ice Cream Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Ice Cream Base

    In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add the warm cream mixture to egg yolks while whisking. Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract. Chill the mixture, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

Sorbet Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Sorbet Base

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add fruit puree and lemon juice. Chill the mixture, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

Biscotti Preparation

  1. 3

    Bake the Biscotti

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chopped almonds. Shape dough into logs and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool, slice, and bake again for 10 minutes until golden.

Serving

  1. 4

    Assemble the Dessert

    Scoop the house-made ice cream and sorbet into bowls. Serve with freshly baked biscotti on the side.

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