Gelato and Sorbetto

Culinary Arts

Gelato and Sorbetto

Make silky-smooth Italian gelato and sorbetto from scratch.

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Sun, 7/27/2025 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Sun, 7/27/2025

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Type:
Class, No Prerequisite

Location:
Culinary Arts Studio

Interests:
Kitchen Skills

About

Cool, creamy, irresistibly Italian, and served in handmade waffle cones. Churn a golden-hued saffron and rosewater Gelato allo Zafferano e Pistacchi, sprinkled with pistachios, alongside a vibrant, plant-based Sorbetto alla Pesca e Lavanda that captures the height of Northwest summer. You’ll also make crisp, homemade waffle cones (or bowls), a jewel-toned berry salad Macedonia di Frutti di Bosco, and softly whipped Panna Montata for the perfect finish. 
 
These no-bake desserts can be prepared ahead of time, making them ideal for warm-weather entertaining. Both frozen desserts are naturally gluten-free and full of fresh, seasonal flavor — this is summer in a scoop, with an Italian accent. 

On the menu

  • Gelato allo Zafferano con Pistacchi (custard base): Eggs, milk, sugar, cream, saffron, rosewater, pistachios.
  • Sorbetto alla Pesca e Lavanda: Fresh peaches, lavender, sugar, lemon.
  • Macedonia di Frutti di Bosco: Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar.
  • Panna Montata: Heavy cream, powdered sugar.
  • Homemade Waffle Cones or Bowls: Egg, egg white, sugar, sunflower or olive oil, cake or pastry flour, vanilla, water.

Details

  • You will learn:
    • How to make a custard-based gelato and fruit-based sorbetto from scratch.
    • The key differences between gelato, ice cream, and sorbetto.
    • Techniques for churning and storing frozen desserts.
    • How to make waffle cones or bowls from scratch.
    • How to prepare macedonia di frutti di bosco and whipped cream.
  • You’ll taste everything we make in class and leave with printed recipes, tips, and the confidence to recreate these Italian summer desserts at home.
  • BARN’s kitchen facility regularly uses ingredients on the FDA’s major allergens list. This class uses milk (butter), eggs, tree nuts, and wheat.

Allergies and dietary restrictions

BARN's Kitchen is not allergen-free. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, each time you register for a Culinary Arts class, please check with the studio by filling out this form to see if your restrictions can be accommodated. We can't guarantee to fulfill your request, but please ask! Because allergies and dietary restrictions change over time, we don't store your allergy/dietary restriction information.

Materials

An $18 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers everything you need.

Class Policies

You must wear closed-toed shoes in the studio. Tie back long hair.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Paola Albanesi

Paola Albanesi grew up in Milan in a family where food was both a daily ritual and a business—her father was a sommelier and olive oil taster, and her parents ran a gelato shop. She has been teaching Italian cooking in the Seattle area for over a decade, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, regional recipes, and hands-on experiences. She’s collaborated with PCC Markets, Book Larder, and Hestan Cue, and leads small-group culinary tours in Tuscany. Find her upcoming events, classes, and recipes at https://linktr.ee/Paola_Albanesi.

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