Fresh Strawberry Sorbet, Lime Sherbet | Cuisinart ICE-40A specs

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet

Serve fresh strawberry sorbet in a chocolate candy cup.

Preparation: 1½ hours (active, about 15 to 20 minutes); 20 to 25 min- utes chilling time, plus additional time, for firmer consistency.

Makes about eight servings.

²∕³	cup sugar
²∕³	cup water
3	tablespoons corn syrup

360grams fresh strawberries, stems removed, litreered

3tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer without stirring until the sugar is completely dis- solved. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.

Combine the strawberries and lemon juice in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse to chop the strawberries, about 15 to 20 times, then process until the strawberries are completely puréed,

1 to 2 minutes. Combine strawberry purée with the cooled sugar syrup and corn syrup. Chill for 1 hour or longer.

Turn the machine on. Pour the strawberry purée mixture into the freezer bowl and mix until the mixture thickens, about 20 to 25 min- utes. The

sorbet will have a “soft serve” texture. If desired, transfer the straw- berry sorbet to an airtight container and place in freezer until it has reached desired firmness.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 104 (2% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 0g • fat 0g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 12mg • calc. 8mg • fibre 1g

Lime Sherbet

Cool and refreshing, sherbets have long been favourite dessert treats.

Preparation: 5 minutes, plus 20 to 25 minutes chilling time, plus addi- tional time, for firmer consistency.

Makes eight servings.

2¼ cups whole milk

1cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed

2tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

1 – 2 drops green food colouring, optional

Combine the milk, limeade concentrate, sugar, and lime zest in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add green food colouring if desired.

Turn the machine ON. Pour the mixture into freezer bowl and let mix until mixture thickens, about 25 to 30 minutes. If desired, transfer

sherbet to an airtight container and place in freezer until it has reached desired firmness.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 101 (22% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 3g • fat 2g sat. fat 2g • chol. 12mg • sod. 40mg • calc. 98mg • fibre 0g

Variations

Orange Sherbet: Combine 2¼ cups whole milk with 1 cup orange juice concentrate (thawed), and 1½ tablespoons sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth. Freeze as directed.

Pineapple Sherbet: Combine ²∕³ cup fat-free vanilla yoghurt, 1¹∕³ cups whole milk, 1½ cups pineapple juice concentrate (thawed), and 2 tablespoons sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth. Freeze

as directed.

Nutritional information per serving (Pineapple Sherbet): Calories 126 (14% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 3g • fat 2g sat. fat 1g • chol. 8mg • sod. 41mg • calc. 116mg • fibre 0g

FROZEN YOGHURTS

Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt

A lower-fat treat with rich, satisfying chocolate flavour.

Preparation: about 5 to 10 minutes; 20 to 25 minutes chilling time, plus additional time, for firmer consistency.

Makes eight servings

1 cup whole milk

180grams bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

¼ cup sugar

2cups lowfat vanilla yoghurt

ICE-40A specifications

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