Cooling Blueberry Basil Sorbet Recipe: Beat The Heat This Summer

Blueberry Basil Sorbet: A Refreshing Summer Treat

I’m excited to share with you today a delightful and healthier dessert recipe that’s perfect for those hot summer days when you’re craving something sweet and refreshing. This unique Blueberry Basil Sorbet combines the natural sweetness of blueberries with the fresh herbaceous notes of basil, creating a balanced and flavorful treat that will leave you feeling cool and satisfied.

To make this Blueberry Basil Sorbet, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 400g fresh blueberries
• 30g fresh basil leaves
• 250ml coconut water
• 30ml lemon juice
• 60ml honey

Be sure to have the following kitchen tools on hand:

• blender
• fine mesh strainer
• saucepan
• ice cream maker

Start by rinsing the blueberries and basil leaves under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, basil leaves, coconut water, lemon juice, and honey. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the blueberries have softened and released their juices, about 10 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a sorbet-like consistency, about 20-25 minutes. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze it, stirring every hour to break up the ice crystals until it reaches the desired consistency.

Once the sorbet is ready, scoop it into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves for an extra pop of flavor. This Blueberry Basil Sorbet is best enjoyed immediately, but you can also store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.

The total weight of the Blueberry Basil Sorbet is approximately 800g, with about 4 servings. Each serving is around 200g, with an estimated calorie count of 150 calories per serving.

A clever tip for making this sorbet even more refreshing is to freeze the coconut water in ice cube trays before using it in the recipe. This will help intensify the coconut flavor and create a smoother texture in the sorbet.

I encourage you to give this Blueberry Basil Sorbet a try and feel free to experiment with different herbs or fruits to make it your own. It’s a perfect guilt-free treat that’s sure to impress your taste buds and keep you cool all summer long. Enjoy!