Plant-Based Frozen Desserts: Reinventing the American Ice Cream Shop

Discover how plant-based frozen desserts are transforming the American ice cream shop. This class explores innovative recipes, techniques, and business strategies to create delicious dairy-free treats that meet modern consumer demands. Perfect for professionals looking to expand their menu with high-quality, plant-based options.

Description

Day 1: Scoops, Foundations & Techniques

  • 9:00 AM – Welcome & Industry Trends

    • Overview of the plant-based movement in frozen desserts

    • Consumer demand and business opportunities

    • Defining the American ice cream shop

    • Analysis of scoop shops, soft serve shops, novelty shops and gelato shops

  • 10:30 AM – Ingredients & Formulation

    • Understanding plant-based ingredients 

    • Balancing fat, sugar, and stabilizers for optimal texture and taste

  • 12 PM – Hands-On Production: Toppings & Inclusions

    • Plant-based versions of classic toppings and inclusions for a versatile menu

  • 1:00 PM – Lunch Break

  • 2 PM – Hands-On Production: Classic Plant-Based Ice Cream Scoops

    • Crafting a versatile dairy-free base to build your menu around: vanilla and chocolate

    • Customizing the base, creating unique and premium plant-based flavors

  • 4:00 PM – Tasting & Feedback Session

    • Refining recipes based on customer preferences

  • 5:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Q&A

 

 

Day 2: Soft Serve, Business & Innovation

  • 9:00 AM – Menu Development & Cost Analysis

    • Pricing strategies for profitability

    • Designing a well-rounded plant-based dessert menu

    • Analysis of scoop shops, soft serve shops, novelty shops and gelato shops

  • 10:30 AM – Hands-On Production: Waffle Cones & Baked Goods

    • The role of the waffle cone

    • Incorporating baked goods into your offerings

  • 12:00 PM – Lunch Break

  • 1:00 PM – Marketing Your Concept

    • Effective branding for plant-based frozen desserts

    • Social media and customer engagement strategies

  • 2:30 PM – Hands-On Production: Soft Serve Sundaes & Treats

    • Crafting a versatile dairy-free base to build your menu around: vanilla and chocolate

    • Customizing the base, creating unique and premium plant-based flavors

    • Creative presentations and toppings

  • 4:00 PM – Tasting & Feedback Session

    • Refining recipes based on customer preferences

  • 5:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Certification of Completion

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