Description
Creamy strawberry cream sorbet whisks summer’s sweetness into a delightful frozen dessert that captures pure berry bliss. Cool refreshment awaits with each smooth spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Dairy/Cream Components:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
Additional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and hull strawberries, removing stems and leaves completely.
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, heating over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely into a clear syrup, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Allow sugar syrup to cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
- Place strawberries in a food processor and pulse until smooth and uniformly pureed.
- Add cooled sugar syrup, heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt to the strawberry puree, blending until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any strawberry seeds, ensuring a silky texture.
- Transfer the strained mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container, covering with plastic wrap directly touching the surface to prevent ice crystals.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, removing every 45 minutes to vigorously stir and break up forming ice crystals, which maintains a creamy consistency.
- Once mixture reaches a soft-serve texture, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2 hours before serving.
- Let sorbet sit at room temperature for 5-7 minutes before scooping to ensure smooth, easy serving.
Notes
- Prevent icy texture by stirring the mixture thoroughly every 45 minutes during freezing, breaking down ice crystals for a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries at peak season for the most intense and natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the sorbet.
- For a dairy-free version, replace heavy cream and cream cheese with coconut cream or almond milk, creating a lighter alternative suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Experiment with additional flavor enhancers like a splash of balsamic vinegar or fresh basil to create a more complex and sophisticated taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 33 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg