Hands-On Ice Cream Making Class (Indoor - IPEC Bread Lab)

Each class features a unique ice cream flavor - choose your date and pick your favorite.

• 4/26/2026 - Sunday Sundae - French Vanilla Ice Cream
• 5/31/2026 - In the Good Ol' Summertime - Strawberry Basil Ice Cream
• 6/28/2026 - Say 'Dubai' to Ordinary Chocolate - Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream
• 8/23/2026 - PistachioOMG! - Pistachio Ice Cream
• 9/27/2026 - Chile Today-Hot Tamale - Green Chile Ice Cream

Meet Your Instructor

This class is led by Gerard of LOS Ice Cream, who has been making ice cream for more than 40 years.

He also completed the Ice Cream Technology course at the University of Guelph, bringing both decades of hands-on experience and formal training to the class.

Gerard’s teaching style is approachable and practical, helping students understand the fundamentals of real ice cream making so they can recreate it at home.

Learn more about Gerard here

Learn to Make Real Ice Cream from Scratch

Join us at Sherwood Bread for a fun, hands-on Ice Cream Making Class in Albuquerque.

You’ll learn how simple ingredients like milk, cream, sugar, and eggs transform into smooth, creamy homemade ice cream. This class focuses on the classic ice cream base used by many professional ice cream makers, while introducing the basics of texture, flavor, and creaminess.

Perfect for food lovers, couples, families, and curious home cooks, this workshop is designed to be approachable, educational, and inspiring, so you leave with the confidence to make real ice cream at home.

What’s Included

• Hands-on instruction
• All ingredients and equipment
• Ice cream tasting during class
• Take-home recipes you can recreate at home
• A portion of freshly made ice cream to take home and enjoy later

What Happens During the Class

During the workshop we will explore the key steps of ice cream making:

• Introduction to real ice cream ingredients
• Preparing a classic custard ice cream base
• Understanding the science behind creamy texture
• Flavor creation and balancing sweetness
• Churning and tasting freshly made ice cream together

You’ll leave with practical knowledge and techniques you can use in your own kitchen.

What You Will Learn

• How to prepare a classic ice cream base
• The role of fat, sugar, and temperature in ice cream texture
• How to balance sweetness and flavor
• Tips for using a home ice cream maker
• Simple techniques used by professional kitchens

After the Class You Will Know How To

• Make a smooth, creamy ice cream base
• Create your own flavor combinations
• Avoid common ice cream mistakes
• Make ice cream at home with simple equipment

Class Details & Location

Class Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
Group Size: small group experience (typically 8-12 participants)
Sherwood Bread Lab at IPEC: 2401 12th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM

Keeping classes small allows everyone to participate, ask questions, and enjoy the experience.

Perfect For:

• Food lovers and home cooks
• Couples looking for a fun date night activity
• Families with curious young chefs
• Visitors searching for unique things to do in Albuquerque

No previous cooking experience is required.

Why People Love Sherwood Classes

At Sherwood Bread, we believe the best food is made with simple ingredients, real techniques, and shared experiences.

Our classes focus on hands-on learning in a relaxed and welcoming environment, where people can build culinary skills while enjoying time together.