Chocolate Sorbet Recipe

Recipe For Chocolate Sorbet - Chocolate Sorbet Ingredients/Directions

This Chocolate Sorbet is really easy to prepare if you have an ice cream maker. But even if you don't, you can prepare it using a blender,processing the mixture periodically over several hours to prevent ice crystals from forming. Either way, it's a nice, refreshing treat at the end of a summer meal. Bon appetit!

Making time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6-7 scoops
Shelflife: 2-3 days in freezer

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups (555 ml) water
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• 6 ounces (170 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

• Put sugar and water to boil.
• When boiling starts, reduce heat, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Take off fire, allow to cool to room temperature.
• Add honey, cocoa powder, reheat, till well mixed, without bringing to a boil.
• Take off fire, add chocolate chips, stir, to dissolve.
• Keep aside to cool completely.
• Set mixture in lidded container in freezer, till softly set.
• Remove from freezer, beat till smooth, but do not allow to melt.
• Return to container, refreeze.
• Beat again, and return to freezer, till well set.
• Serve in small scoops, with grated chocolate curls, chocolate sauce, etc.