Deer Valley Resort’s must-try, made-from-scratch ice cream is created by Pastry Chef Jonathan Noguera. Originally from Mexico, Noguera started his journey at Deer Valley two years ago, where he began working as a grill cook at Silver Lake cafeteria. He quickly made his way up the ranks with hard work, skill and determination, captivating guests with his pastry talents.
When Deer Valley’s smaller ice cream machine broke, Noguera saw an opportunity to expand upon the resort’s traditional offerings. He requested a larger machine to service the entire resort, which Jacob Musyt, vice president of food and beverage, agreed to invest in.
The Scoop
Deer Valley’s ice cream is completely preservative-free and made with locally-sourced ingredients from trusted companies like Wasatch Gourmet. You can treat your taste buds to classic vanilla, rich chocolate or chocolate chip cookie, as well as a gluten and egg-free option. We recommend trying the carrot cake cupcake flavor that gives all the reminiscent vibes of the classic Deer Valley dessert!
If you’re more of a sorbet fan, refreshing vegan options include coconut, raspberry and mango. Plus, you can savor pints at Deer Valley Cafe, desserts at Royal Street Café and Mariposa, and even enjoy half-pints at this summer’s concerts.
The Housemade Touch
The process of making Deer Valley’s ice cream involves two main steps: making the base and spinning it. To make the base, ingredients like milk, sugar, vanilla, heavy cream are combined in a specific order and mixed together to avoid lumps. Additional ingredients, such as cocoa powder for chocolate, may be added depending on the desired flavor.
The base is refrigerated for 10-12 hours before being spun in a $20,000 Italian ice cream machine by Carpigiani. Then an immersion blender is used to mix the base again before adding toppings and spinning it to level 12 for the perfect thickness. Finally, paper is put over the ice cream to minimize crystallization, and the final product is frozen for 10 hours.
See for Yourself
Want to see behind the scenes of Deer Valley’s ice cream production firsthand? Head to our Instagram, TikTok or Facebook platforms to see a video of the process.
