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Strawberry Basil Sorbet scoop
Refreshing Strawberry Basil Sorbet

Strawberry Basil Sorbet

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
Sorbet is ice cream 'naked': no cream or eggs to hide behind. Just fruit, sugar, and water. Basil and strawberry is a modern classic pairing; the eugenol in basil is chemically related to the aroma compounds in strawberries, creating a perfect harmony.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 hrs
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Sieve
  • Shallow container
  • Fork

Instructions

1 ✓

Make syrup: Boil water and sugar. Remove from heat, add basil, and steep for 15 minutes.

Tip: Don't boil the leaves or it will taste like grass. Steeping extracts pure aroma.
2 ✓

Remove basil and cool the syrup.

3 ✓

Clean strawberries and blend until smooth with lime juice and salt.

Tip: Salt and acid pop the berry flavor.
4 ✓

Mix puree with syrup.

5 ✓

Churn in a machine or use the granita method (scrape with a fork every 30 mins).

Tip: Frequent scraping breaks ice crystals.

Recipe FAQ

Why use sugar syrup?
Granulated sugar won't dissolve well in cold water, creating a gritty texture. Syrup ensures smoothness.
Can I skip the sugar?
No. Sugar provides structure, preventing the sorbet from freezing into a rock-hard ice block.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Fresh Strawberries
  • 3/4 cup Water (plus 1 tbsp)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice (plus 1 tsp)
  • 8 leaves Fresh Basil
  • 1 pinch Salt