Author Archives: PreGel America

Branching Out: Fresh Fruit Trifle

Method of Preparation In the mixer, whisk together the almond flour and the sugar. Combine the eggs and the 5-Star Chef Pastry Select™ Vanilla Compound. Add to the mixing bowl and whip on high speed for 3 minutes. On low … Continue reading


Branching Out: Caribbean Rum Cake

Method of Preparation Cream butter in an electric mixing bowl with the paddle attachment. Combine all dry ingredients. Combine oil, milk and eggs. Add dry ingredients to butter and mix to combine. Add oil/milk/egg mixture and mix for 2 minutes … Continue reading


Branching Out: Black Forest Gelato

Method of Preparation Whisk all ingredients together. Set aside for assembly. Method of Preparation Butter and flour an 8-inch cake pan. Mix all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Pour into pan and bake at 180°C/355°F until fully baked – about … Continue reading


What’s Blooming: 5-Ways: 5-Star Chef Pastry Select™ Pronto Pannacotta (Cooked Cream)

Method of Preparation In a pot, heat the milk and the 5-Star Chef Pastry Select™ Coffee Compound to 40°C/104°F. Remove from heat; whisk in 5-Star Chef Pastry Select™ Pronto Pannacotta (Cooked Cream) powder ; whisk in heavy cream. Assembly Pipe … Continue reading


Branching Out: Pistachio Gelato Profiterols

Method of Preparation Bring to a boil the milk, sugar, salt and butter. Sift the flour and add to boiling milk off the stove. Continue to cook on low heat for one minute. Transfer the panade to the mixer and … Continue reading


Branching Out: Paloma Fruittone™

Method of Preparation In a large mixing container, combine all ingredients. Mix together with immersion blender for 2-3 minutes. Allow to age in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Pour in sanitized machine and freeze per machine instructions. Dampen the rim of … Continue reading


Branching Out: Churros and Arabeschi®

Method of Preparation Combine milk, sugar, salt, butter and 5-Star Chef Pastry Select™ Cinnamon Compound; bring to a boil. Stir in sifted flour ; remove from heat and mix well. Transfer to bowl with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed … Continue reading


Branching Out: Coconut Lemongrass Tenero®

Method of Preparation Combine all ingredients and mix well with an immersion blender. Allow to age for at least 2 hours in refrigerator (age overnight for best results). Mix again with immersion blender. Use as needed in soft serve machine.


Branching Out: Bubble Tea Fruittone™

Method of Preparation In a large mixing container, combine the PreGel Mango Tenerissimo™ and the 2600g (91.7oz) of water. Mix together with immersion blender for 2-3 minutes. Allow to age in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Pour in sanitized machine and … Continue reading


Chef’s Nest: The Fine Art of Boutique-Style Pastries and Petit Fours with Chef Frederic Hawecker

Chef Frederic Hawecker conducted his first 5-Star Pastry SeriesTM seminar at PreGel AMERICA’s Professional Training Center on February 19-21, 2013. Chef Hawecker inspired attendees with unique flavor combinations resulting in a stunning buffet. Step-by-step, Chef Hawecker explained and demonstrated the … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA Introduces a Brand New Way to Enjoy Brownie Batter

PreGel AMERICA is excited to offer Brownie Batter Super Sprint, a powdered mix to create gelato or soft serve. Waffle bowls, cups and cones are the newest ways to enjoy fresh brownie batter with this new frozen dessert innovation. Brownie … Continue reading


Tree Talk: Pastry Chef of the Year: PreGel’s Own Ben Shelton

PreGel AMERICA is proud to announce Assistant Pastry Chef & Instructor Ben Shelton received first place honors at the 24th Annual U.S. Pastry Competition presented by Paris Gourmet, on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The event took place at the International … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel America Names Anna Pata Director of Sales

PreGel AMERICA announced the promotion of Anna Pata, formerly Key Accounts Manager, to Director of Sales. “Naming Anna Pata as our Director of Sales was a natural fit for the organization,” said Marco Casol, CEO & President of PreGel AMERICA. … Continue reading


Chef’s Nest: Top Culinary Talent Joins PreGel’s 5-Star Pastry Series in 2013

Some of the world’s finest culinary talent will join the 5-Star Pastry Series 2013 line-up. The series provides an opportunity for established culinary professionals to sharpen and increase their skills in the art of pastry at PreGel’s state-of-the-art Professional Training … Continue reading


Branching Out: On the Menu: Cinnamon Buns

A breakfast buffet sure to make anyone an early riser. (To download the poster as a whole, click here.) Method of Preparation One day before baking: 1. Bring the eggs and milk to 65°F/18°C. Place all of the ingredients, except … Continue reading


Branching Out: On the Menu: Pistachio Snail Danish

A breakfast buffet sure to make anyone an early riser. (To download the poster as a whole, click here.) Method of Preparation Two days before baking: 1. Bring the eggs and milk to 65°F (18°C). Place all of the ingredients, … Continue reading


Branching Out: On the Menu: Chocolate Chip Twists

A breakfast buffet sure to make anyone an early riser. (To download the poster as a whole, click here.) Method of Preparation Two days before baking: 1. Bring the eggs and milk to 65°F/18°C. Place all of the ingredients, except … Continue reading


Branching Out: On the Menu: Blueberry Muffins

A breakfast buffet sure to make anyone an early riser. (To download the poster as a whole, click here.) Method of Preparation 1. Combine the vegetable oil, brown sugar, PreGel Vellutina®, 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Vanilla Compound and the lemon … Continue reading


Recipe: Hazelnut Latte Tenero

Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Mix well for 2-3 minutes. 3. Place in machine and follow the machine’s instructions.


Recipe: Pancake Gelato

Directions 1. Combine all ingredients except the silver dollar pancakes in a large plastic bucket. 2. Mix well for 2-3 minutes using an immersion blender. 3. Place in Hot Process machine and process according to machine’s instructions. 4. Garnish the … Continue reading


What’s Blooming: 5-Ways: Passion Fruit Arabeschi®

An Arabeschi® that tastes as if a passion fruit was squeezed directly into the tin with its delicious and edible passion fruit seeds. METHOD OF PREPARATION 1. Bring water, sugar and glucose to a boil. 2. Pour into mixing bowl … Continue reading


Tree Talk: New Products from PreGel America on Trend in the Industry

PreGel AMERICA is excited to announce new Evolution Glazes for coating cakes, mousses, semifreddo or single-serve desserts, and Greek Yogurt Super Sprint for soft serve or traditional gelato. The new products are the latest from the Research & Development labs … Continue reading


Recipe: Caramel Popcorn Soft Serve

Directions Place the milk in a large mixing container. Whisk together the sugar, milk powder and PreGel Fruttosa® to remove any lumps. With an immersion blender, mix the milk while slowly adding the dry ingredients. Mix well for 2-3 minutes. … Continue reading


What’s Blooming: 5-Ways: Cinnamon Traditional Paste & Cinnamon Compound

Method of Preparation Slice and brown bread in the oven. Add milk to toasted bread and allow to rest overnight in the refrigerator. Strain out bread to get 3000g of infused milk. Add the cream, brown butter, PreGel Cinnamon Traditional … Continue reading


Tree Talk: The PreGel Channel Launches Fresh, New Online Tutorials!

PreGel AMERICA is excited to announce the newest additions to its network of online tutorials at ThePreGelChannel.com! The latest videos include step-by-step instructions featuring new alcoholic gelato recipes, how to properly clean an Ugolini MiniGel Frozen Dessert & Beverage machine … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel Marketplace Site Launches For Customers

PreGel AMERICA is excited to announce the launch of PreGelMarketplace.com. The new marketplace allows current and potential customers access to stock imagery and marketing materials to take their business’s marketing materials to new heights. Customers will have hundreds of images … Continue reading


Recipe: Oatmeal Cookie Gelato

Directions In a large mixing container place the milk, cream and PreGel Cinnamon Traditional Paste. Mix together all of the dry ingredients to remove any lumps. With an immersion blender, combine the liquid ingredients while slowly adding the dry ingredients. … Continue reading


Recipe: Classic “Shirley Temple” Sorbetto

DIRECTIONS With an immersion blender, combine the liquid ingredients while slowly adding the dry ingredients. Mix well for 2-3 minutes. Place in Hot Process machine and follow the machine instructions. Allow the base to age overnight. Process in a batch … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel’s Presence and Products A Hit In The Windy City

The PreGel AMERICA booth proved to be a show-stopper at the 93rd National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (NRA) held May 5-8 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The event featured over 1,900 exhibiting companies while attracting more than 61,000 registrants representing … Continue reading


What’s Blooming: 5-Ways: Wild Strawberry Light Arabeschi® & 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Strawberry Filling

DIRECTIONS In a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, add butter, egg yolks, eggs and 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Vanilla Compound. Mix until evenly incorporated. Add PreGel Frollis and almond flour; mix just until it comes together. Remove from mixing … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA To Expand North Carolina Facility, Create More Jobs

PreGel AMERICA announced plans to expand its Concord, NC, facility, creating 48 new positions over the next three years. The expansion covers further structural development within its existing facility and the construction of additional warehouse, production and office space that … Continue reading


Back To Our Roots: Talent, Team and Training

Three Ts that have created the success of PreGel’s Professional Training Center PreGel AMERICA’s Professional Training Center (TC) has been instructing dessert-preneurs and professionals since 2005. It is certified by the American Culinary Federation and recently brought in some of … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA Key Accounts Division Launches Website

Site Targets Key Businesses in Food & Beverage Industry PreGel Key Accounts, a division of PreGel AMERICA, formally announced the launch of a new website, www.pregelkeyaccounts.com. A sister site to www.pregelamerica.com, the website targets key strategic businesses within the Food … Continue reading


Tree Talk: Many New Faces Join PreGel AMERICA’s Team

Continued Growth Fuels New Hires in 3rd & 4th Quarters Nine new hires joined PreGel AMERICA’s staff during the third and fourth quarters of 2011. Two of the nine hires replaced former employees in the facilities maintenance and special service … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA Raises Over $7K in Fight Against Breast Cancer

PreGel AMERICA is excited to announce the donation of over $7,000 to help fight the battle against breast cancer. “In It to Win It,” the dessert ingredient company focused its energies on a several campaigns in September and October to … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel Goes Pink for a Good Cause

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and PreGel AMERICA will be participating in a BIG way! Stay tuned for more information on discounts on our featured “Pink” flavors and a special contribution that PreGel will be making to the … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA Introduces Frozen Pop Kits

Dessert Makers Can One-Stop Shop for All Their Frozen Pop Needs After launching five new Coriandolina® Frozen Pop Coatings as a part of the company’s 2011–2012 Novelties, PreGel AMERICA is taking frozen pop-making one step further. The company’s new frozen … Continue reading


Tree Talk: Tenerissimo™ Frozen Desserts Causing a Stir in the Industry

New frozen dessert offers affordable, multifaceted concepts for business owners PreGel AMERICA announced the anticipated arrival of Tenerissimo™ Frozen Desserts. Having caused a stir in the market at shows and events across the U.S. for over a year, business owners … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel AMERICA’s Dynamic 5-Star Chef Pastry Select Line Expands

New Fillings And Stabilizer Added To High-End Pastry Line PreGel AMERICA, announced new category additions to its pastry focused product line 5-Star Chef Pastry Select line. The line now features stabilizers and fillings. The new products introduced include: Neutro (Ice … Continue reading


Tree Talk: PreGel Video Channel Launches with 18 New Instructional Videos for Dessert-Making

How-to videos for gelato, pastry and soft serve are now accessible online from PreGel’s Professional Training Center PreGel AMERICA and the PreGel Professional Training Center are excited to unveil a new online video channel with 18 never before seen instructional … Continue reading