Free PDF recipe books for the Tefal Dolci ice cream maker
The 30 Tefal Dolci sorbets, fruit by fruit
Every page has the full recipe in grams for one 480 ml tub, the fruit’s Brix, the steps, the chef’s touch and the sherbet version. They are the recipes of the free book “30 Perfect Sorbets”.
01Garden strawberry sorbetBrix ≈ 6.5 · 71% fruit
02June raspberry sorbetBrix ≈ 7.5 · 66% fruit
03Mountain blueberry sorbetBrix ≈ 11.5 · 53% fruit
04Wild bramble blackberry sorbetBrix ≈ 6.5 · 66% fruit
05July redcurrant sorbetBrix ≈ 13 · 45% fruit
06Woodland blackcurrant sorbetBrix ≈ 12.5 · 47% fruit
07May cherry sorbetBrix ≈ 10 · 70% fruit
08Hillside apricot sorbetBrix ≈ 7 · 62% fruit
09Summer yellow peach sorbetBrix ≈ 8 · 71% fruit
10Daybreak nectarine sorbetBrix ≈ 9 · 76% fruit
11Late-summer mirabelle plum sorbetBrix ≈ 13.5 · 61% fruit
12September Williams pear sorbetBrix ≈ 10 · 75% fruit
13Crisp green apple sorbetBrix ≈ 10.5 · 74% fruit
14Black plum and poppy seed sorbetBrix ≈ 11 · 68% fruit
15Mediterranean fig sorbetBrix ≈ 12.5 · 64% fruit
16Midsummer melon sorbetBrix ≈ 11 · 63% fruit
17High-summer watermelon sorbetBrix ≈ 8 · 70% fruit
18Emerald kiwi sorbetBrix ≈ 10 · 65% fruit
19Sicilian orange sorbetBrix ≈ 9 · 73% fruit
20December mandarin sorbetBrix ≈ 11 · 66% fruit
21Calabrian lemon sorbetBrix ≈ 7 · 30% fruit
22Sunset pink grapefruit sorbetBrix ≈ 10.5 · 62% fruit
23Island pineapple sorbetBrix ≈ 11.5 · 70% fruit
24Monsoon mango sorbetBrix ≈ 16 · 65% fruit
25Good-morning banana sorbetBrix ≈ 15.5 · 60% fruit
26Autumn persimmon sorbetBrix ≈ 14 · 52% fruit
27Ruby pomegranate sorbetBrix ≈ 13.5 · 44% fruit
28Tropical passion fruit sorbetBrix ≈ 17.5 · 41% fruit
29Spring rhubarb sorbetBrix ≈ 3.5 · 67% fruit
30Lime sorbet, garden waterBrix ≈ 6.5 · 27% fruitWhy generic recipes don’t work in the Dolci
The Dolci isn’t an ice cream maker that churns while it chills: it processes a block that is already frozen, like the Pacojet in professional kitchens (frozen-first). On the Dolci the tub rises towards the blade, which spins and shaves the block layer by layer.
That’s why a recipe written for a classic churner, or for another machine’s container, comes out hard, icy or powdery: water, sugars and solids have to be weighed for 24 hours at −18 °C and for the 480 ml tub. Ninja Creami recipes need rebalancing too.
In one sentence: your machine works perfectly, it’s the recipe that lets it down.
Recipes by program
- SORBET — fruit, water and sugars, no dairy: the 30 sorbets, Raspberry Sorbet with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper
- GELATO · ICE CREAM — milk and cream bases: Cocoa & Orange Gelato, Moka Coffee Gelato
- FROZEN YOGHURT — yogurt bases: Waldorf Frozen Yogurt
- MIX IN — pieces after the program, in a well in the centre: Big Stracciatella
- RE-SPIN — if the first spin is powdery or too hard: RE-SPIN guide
- Every button — when to use each program, drinks included: Dolci programs guide
Recipes by goal
- High-protein — High-Protein Bronte Pistachio Gelato
- Keto, sugar-free — Keto recipes
- Vegan — the 30 sorbets (sorbet version), Vegan Piña Colada Gelato
- Fruit — the 30 sorbets, Lemon Radler Sherbet
- Cocktails — Piña Colada Cocktail with Rum (made with the machine)
- All recipes — ICED METHOD° recipes
When the result isn’t perfect
Beyond ice cream: your Dolci at 360°
After about six months many owners get tired of making only ice cream and the machine ends up in a cupboard. We use it every day, at home and in the restaurant: with the Pacojet principle you prepare, freeze in portions and process from frozen, sweet and savoury.
That’s why, in the sixth month, the app unlocks and becomes a library of 360° preserving and preparation methods.
Who is behind it
Stefano Chef, an Italian chef: pizza maker in Bergamo, then fine dining, today his own Italian restaurant in Moravia. He has worked with the professional Pacojet for over ten years and uses the Dolci, Ninja Creami and Sencor every day in his kitchen.
Community
In the ICED METHOD° Facebook group you’ll find recipes, tests and answers from people who use the Dolci every day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best recipe book for the Tefal Dolci?
One that balances recipes for the 480 ml tub and −18 °C freezing. ICED METHOD° gives 20 recipes and 30 sorbets as free PDFs, plus 800+ recipes in the app.
Where can I find free Tefal Dolci recipes as a PDF?
At /en/books (20 recipes) and /en/sorbets (30 sorbets), no email required.
Do Ninja Creami recipes work in the Tefal Dolci?
Not as they are: the container and the mechanism differ (on the Dolci the tub rises to the blade). They need rebalancing.
Are Tefal Dolci and Moulinex Dolci the same?
Yes, the same machine under two brands.
Is there a Tefal Dolci recipe app?
Yes, the ICED METHOD APP (app.icedmethod.com), launching 15 October 2026.
Why is my Dolci ice cream rock hard or icy?
Water, sugars and solids aren’t balanced: your machine works perfectly, it’s the recipe that lets it down.
How long do I freeze a Tefal Dolci recipe?
24 hours at −18 °C with the tub level: lid off for the first hours only, then closed.
Which program do I use for sorbets?
SORBET. If the first spin is powdery, RE-SPIN (with 1 tablespoon of juice or water if needed); to add pieces, MIX IN after the program.
How much fruit goes into a Dolci sorbet?
It depends on the fruit’s Brix: across the 30 ICED METHOD° sorbets it ranges from 27% (lime) to 76% (nectarine) fruit, always in a 470 g mix.
What is the difference between sorbet and sherbet?
Sherbet is the same sorbet with a little mascarpone or cream cheese: about 2% fat, creamier and still light, but it contains milk.
Your machine works perfectly. Take it to 100%.
Open the ICED METHOD APP → Free PDF booksTefal, Moulinex and Dolci are trademarks of Groupe SEB, mentioned for descriptive purposes only: ICED METHOD° is not affiliated with or sponsored by them. Always follow your machine’s manual (MAX line, programs, warnings). Allergens: check the label of every product.