This
combination is extremely refreshing,
you can increase the flavor by adding grated zest of the fruit and strain
before freezing,
it can be made ahead of time without an ice
cream maker
and keeps in the freezer for weeks
When
to serve?
Just before the main entree... because
it is a refreshing palate cleanser
Lime-Basil Sorbet
recipe and
photograph by www.finedinings.com
makes 6 - 8 servings
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
15 basil leaves, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup
lime juice
6 - 8 basil sprigs for garnish
Combine
first 3 ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Cool the
mixture, add lime juice. Puree in a food
processor or blender, strain and transfer mixture to a shallow pan, cover and freeze until firm.
Remove from the freezer, puree again in a food processor, put in a small bowl, cover and freeze.
Use a melon baller to make 1 to 3 balls, place in a chilled stemmed glass
and add a garnish,
this is a great palate cleanser.
More Sorbet
Recipes:
Grapefruit Mint
this is a classic palate
cleanser, always a favorite
Lemon Thyme
for a different taste, try this one with fresh thyme
Lemon
a
favorite for everyone.... so refreshing and easy to make
Pink Grapefruit
served on ice
on frozen ice for a unique
a palate cleanser
Green Apple
with a quenelle of vanilla ice cream and a strawberry fan
Green Pea with Mint
an Amuse Bouche enclosed in a parmesan crisp
Roasted Red Pepper
make into quenelles to resemble a carrot for a unique presentation
Tomato
savory... great as a
first course
or with a green
salad
