Description
A refreshing and naturally sweet dessert made with fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, and a hint of lemon. This easy-to-make strawberry sorbet is the perfect treat for warm days, offering a healthier and customizable alternative to traditional ice cream.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Puree the strawberries: In a blender, combine the hulled and sliced strawberries, cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Puree until smooth.
- Strain the mixture (optional): If you prefer a smoother sorbet, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds. This step is optional but can help with texture.
- Churn in an ice cream maker: Pour the strawberry mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes until the sorbet firms up.
- Freeze before serving: Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up completely.
- Serve: Once the sorbet is firm, scoop and serve. Enjoy your refreshing homemade strawberry sorbet!
Notes
For a smoother sorbet, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow dish and stir it every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours to break up ice crystals.
Feel free to add more or less sweetener based on the sweetness of your strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: Approximately 120 kcal
- Sugar: Varies with sweetener
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: None
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
