Lime-Basil Sorbet

lime-basil sorbet recipe 
...lime juice, basil leaves, sugar and water are pureed then frozen making lime-basil sorbet


Lime-Basil Sorbet Recipe



Lime-Basil Sorbet
recipe and photograph by www.finedinings.com



makes 6 - 8 servings

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
15 fresh basil leaves, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 - 8 Fresh basil sprigs for garnish

In a saucepan combine sugar, water and basil leaves, bring to a boil, cover and simmer 5 minutes.  Cool the mixture, add fresh lime juice.  Puree in a food processor or blender, strain and transfer lime-basil 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.  

When ready to serve use a melon baller to make 1 to 3 small sorbet balls, place in a chilled stemmed glass, garnish with basil sprigs and serve this great sorbet palate cleanser just before a main entree.   
 

I served this delicious sorbet at my 
Rack of Lamb 6 course menu

dinner menu

 

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Recipe and Photograph created by Peggy Bucholz, Fine Dining Gourmet Recipes
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