Description
Experience a burst of summer freshness with Lemon Basil Sorbet, a delightful dessert that perfectly combines the zesty brightness of lemons with the aromatic touch of fresh basil. This easy-to-make sorbet is not only refreshing but also a unique twist on traditional frozen treats, making it an ideal addition to your summer gatherings. Whether served in elegant bowls or alongside fresh berries, this sorbet will impress your guests and leave them craving more. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a homemade treat that embodies the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (or alternative sweeteners)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Wash basil leaves thoroughly and squeeze lemons to extract one cup of juice.
- In a blender, combine lemon juice, basil leaves, sugar, and water; blend until smooth.
- Optionally, heat the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves; do not boil.
- Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker; churn as per manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours or until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg