WATERMELON SORBET WITH WINE BASIL GELéE
Categories Dessert Frozen Dessert Lemon Watermelon Basil White Wine Summer Gourmet Fat Free Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 to 8 dessert servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make sorbet:
- Bring sugar, water, and zest to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then reduce heat and simmer, without stirring, washing down any sugar crystals on side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water, 2 minutes.
- Put watermelon in a blender, then add syrup and lemon juice and blend until smooth. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on pulp and discarding any remaining solids.
- Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
- Make gelée while sorbet freezes:
- Blanch basil in a 3-quart pot of boiling salted water 5 seconds, then drain and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain basil and squeeze dry.
- Bring wine, sugar, zest, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in cleaned 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then simmer 2 minutes.
- While wine syrup simmers, sprinkle gelatin over remaining 2 tablespoons water in a large metal bowl and let soften 1 minute.
- Pour about 1/2 cup wine syrup through a medium-mesh sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into gelatin mixture (reserve lined sieve), then stir until gelatin is dissolved.
- Blend remaining syrup with basil and lemon juice in cleaned blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then pour through lined sieve into gelatin mixture. Set bowl in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and let stand, stirring occasionally, until cold, about 15 minutes, then chill in refrigerator, uncovered, until set, at least 2 hours.
- Gently whisk gelée to break into small pieces and serve as a bed for scoops of sorbet.
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Angela Makuch
[email protected]This is the best watermelon sorbet recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect. The wine-basil gelée is also a great addition. It adds a nice touch of complexity. I highly recommend this recipe.
sobia sheikh
[email protected]This sorbet is to die for! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The wine-basil gelée is a great addition. It adds a nice touch of complexity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Samwel Emmanuel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but this sorbet is delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. The wine-basil gelée is also a great addition. It adds a nice touch of complexity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jose Jope
[email protected]This is the perfect summer dessert! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of watermelon and basil. The wine-basil gelée is also a great touch. It adds a little extra something special.
Razwan Razwan
[email protected]This sorbet is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The wine-basil gelée is a great addition. It adds a nice touch of complexity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Imran Tufail
[email protected]This is the best watermelon sorbet I've ever had! The flavors are so refreshing and the texture is perfect. I love the wine-basil gelée. It's a great way to add a little extra flavor and complexity. I will definitely be making this sorbet again.
Ayisha Jibril
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of watermelon sorbet, but this recipe is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. The wine-basil gelée is also a great addition. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Rose Wairimu
[email protected]This sorbet is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of watermelon and basil. The wine-basil gelée is also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Allison parker
[email protected]I made this sorbet for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The sorbet is light and refreshing, and the wine-basil gelée adds a nice touch of complexity. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Marquise Jenkins
[email protected]This watermelon sorbet is absolutely refreshing and delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced, the texture is smooth and creamy, and the wine-basil gelée is a great addition. I will definitely be making this again!