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Vodka, strawberry and basil sorbet recipe

Vodka, strawberry and basil sorbet recipe

7 ratings

This strawberry, basil and vodka sorbet makes a stunning grown-up dessert. If you do include the vodka (optional), don't be tempted to add more than the specified tablespoon or the sorbet won't freeze. Freeze for up to 3 days. See method

  • Serves 6
  • 15 mins, plus freezing
  • 140 calories / serving
  • Freezable

Ingredients

  • 750g (1 1/2Ib) strawberries, hulled
  • 150g (5oz) golden granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • 1 tbsp vodka (optional)
  • handful fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    595kj
    140kcal     7%

  • Fat

    1g 1%

  • Saturates

    0g 0%

  • Sugars

    35g 38%

  • Salt

    trace 0%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 34.6g Protein 0.9g Fibre 5.1g

Method

  1. Put the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and vodka (if using) in a blender or food processor and whizz until smooth. Stir through the basil.
  2. Pour the mixture into the chilled bowl of an ice-cream maker and churn until the blade stops. Spoon into a pre-chilled ice-cream container, cover and freeze for 4 hours, or overnight, until solid. If you don't have an ice-cream maker, pour the strawberry mixture into a shallow container and freeze, uncovered, for 2 hours, or until the mixture is beginning to firm up.
  3. Whisk with a balloon whisk to add a little air and break up any ice crystals that are forming; return to the freezer. Repeat, whisking once an hour for the next 3 hours, then cover with a lid or clingfilm and freeze for 4 hours, or overnight, until solid.
  4. About 10 minutes before you are ready to serve, put the sorbet in the fridge to soften a little. Serve in scoops.

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