Sorbet Au Champagne Food

CLEMENTINE SORBET MIMOSAS

Steps:

• Peel the clementines and break them into quarters. Add the clementine pieces to a freeze-safe and resealable plastic bag and freeze until completely solid, preferably overnight or 6 to 8 hours.
• Add the frozen clementines to a high-powered blender. Start on low and gradually increase the speed, using the plunger to help move the clementines closer to the blade. Turn off the machine and scrape down the sides as needed. Process until no large chunks remain.
• Scoop the clementine sorbet into 6 coupe glasses and top with Champagne. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE SORBETTO

Steps:

• Add the berries, syrup, salt and vodka, if using, to a high-speed blender. Pulse the mixture to create a coarse puree. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Continue to pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and scoop-able. Enjoy immediately or store in the freezer in an airtight container.

FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE LIQUEUR AND SORBET

Steps:

• Combine fruit in a bowl and douse with liqueur. Toss fruit with liqueur to combine. To serve, top dishes of fruit with scoops of sorbet.

PINEAPPLE SORBET

Steps:

• Peel, core and dice pineapple. In a food processor combine pineapple with 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice and process until smooth. (This may need to be done in batches.) Add more sugar if necessary. Transfer mixture to ice cube trays or metal shallow baking pan, cover with plastic and freeze until almost frozen. In processor add frozen pineapple and process, in batches, until smooth. Transfer to plastic container and freeze, covered, until solid.

SUMMER SORBET

Steps:

• Berries: Rinse, stem and halve large strawberries. Peel the stone fruits, halve, pit, and chop larger specimens into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Puree the fruit in a food processor along with the sugar, lemon juice, vodka and salt. Pour into another vessel and refrigerate until the mixture reaches at least 40 degrees F, 4 to 6 hours.
• Churn in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions until the mixture resembles soft serve ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours in an airtight container or until ready to serve

LEMON SORBET IN LEMON CUPS

Steps:

• Combine the water and 2 cups of the sugar in a small saucepot. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the sugar is just dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Set a strainer over a 2-cup liquid measure.
• Cut off the top quarter of 8 lemons, then cut a very thin slice from the bottom to make a flat base. Squeeze the juice from the lemon tops into the liquid measure; discard the tops and bottoms.
• Stand up a cut lemon and, using a paring knife, cut around the inner edge of the peel, so you cut the flesh away from the peel. Switch to a spoon and use the incision as a guide to scoop out all the flesh from the inside of the lemon, leaving behind a lemon "cup." Place the flesh in the strainer over the liquid measure and squeeze out all the juice. Repeat with the other 7 lemons. Freeze the lemon cups until ready to serve.
• Zest and juice the remaining 4 lemons; reserve 1 tablespoon zest for the topping. You'll need 2 cups of fresh lemon juice in all; if you have any excess, store it in the fridge or freezer for future use.
• Mix together the cooled simple syrup and the 2 cups lemon juice. Pour the mixture into an ice cream machine and freeze following the manufacturer's instructions. Remove the sorbet to an airtight container and hold in the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
• On a small plate, mix together the reserved lemon zest and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Spread the mixture in an even layer and set aside for at least 30 minutes to dry out slightly.
• When ready to serve, scoop the sorbet into the frozen lemon cups and top with sugared lemon zest. Serve immediately.