About the Instructor
Evan Waldt
Evan brings extensive experience in paleta and ice cream production, having trained with a variety of paleta chefs and developed deep expertise in recipes and best practices for frozen pops. His knowledge has been recognized through podcast features with the North American Ice Cream Association, where he also created and led the first-ever Paleta Competition. Evan also teaches Frozen Novelty at Penn State’s Ice Cream 101 Course.
In this workshop, he will guide participants through the production of both dairy and non-dairy pops, including fruit and non-fruit varieties, while sharing multiple recipe styles.
In-Person Demo Details
About the Demo
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Key Ingredients and Their Functions
Learn about key ingredients and what roles they can have in our formulation. Instructors will also teach techniques to improve the appearance of popsicles and cover product maturation and optimal serving temperatures.
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Formulation
Participants will learn a simple method to formulate, the percentages of ingredients, and how to modify the formula without losing its essence. Math will be used to convert formulas to metric units.
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Ice Pop/Paleta Equipment
Hosts will present popsicle machines alongside with popsicle/paleta molds to demonstrate how the equipment is an ideal solution for frozen dessert businesses.
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Live Demo
During this live demo, six different recipes are prepared and showcased step by step. Participants will see ingredient selection, proper formulation techniques, and production best practices in action, while gaining insight into flavor balance, texture, and consistency. By the end, they’ll have a clear understanding of how each recipe is developed and how to replicate these methods confidently in their own production.
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Format & Focus
Please note, this workshop is exclusively offered in-person and is designed to elevate your popsicle/paleta production techniques. Join us for this immersive experience to refine your production process and create high-quality frozen treats!
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Additional Course Information
Hear from the Specialist
Listen to podcast interviews with Evan, your course instructor, as he shares his expertise in the frozen dessert industry.