Watermelon Sake Sorbet Food

WATERMELON SORBET BASKET

Steps:

• Set the watermelon on its side (stem end facing left or right) and cut off a small, flat piece of rind from the bottom so the watermelon is stable. Wrap a piece of thin masking tape horizontally around the watermelon about 1/2 inch above where the stem was. Wrap 2 more pieces over the top at the center to make a band/handle for the basket that is 1 1/2 inches wide.
• Using the tape as a guide, cut out the wedges that remain on either side of the handle to make a basket shape, down to the horizontal tape. Scoop out 4 cups of watermelon balls using a melon baller and reserve. Remove the remaining watermelon flesh and save for another use. Use a paring knife to trim the flesh from the handle to create a small, neat strip of melon. Use a spoon to do the same for the inside of the basket. Freeze the basket for at least 3 hours. Refrigerate the watermelon balls.
• Put 3 cups of the watermelon balls in the bottom of the basket. Scoop balls of sorbet and arrange on top of the watermelon. Decorate with the remaining watermelon balls. Serve immediately or put back in the freezer until serving, up to 1 hour.

WATERMELON SORBET

Steps:

• Cook the sugar, water and lemon juice together, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from heat and chill.
• Cut up the watermelon and remove all seeds.
• Puree in a blender or food processor.
• Stir into chilled syrup.
• Freeze in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Pack into an airtight container and store in the freezer.

4-INGREDIENT WATERMELON SORBET

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside. , In a blender or food processor, process the watermelon in batches until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the sugar syrup and lemon juice. , Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; cover and freeze for 8 hours or until firm. Just before serving, puree watermelon mixture in batches until smooth. If desired, garnish with fresh mint.

SIMPLE WATERMELON SORBET

Steps:

• Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes.
• Blend watermelon in a blender or food processor until pureed. Stir pureed watermelon into sugar mixture. Transfer watermelon mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

WATERMELON SORBET

Steps:

• Place watermelon cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan. Freeze at least 5 hours or overnight.
• Zest limes; set aside for garnish. Juice limes until you have 2 tablespoons juice.
• Place 1/2 of watermelon cubes in food processor with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy and transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining watermelon, honey, and lime juice.
• Stir the 2 batches together and serve immediately, garnished with lime zest and Tajin®. Or, place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for a firmer texture.

WATERMELON SORBET

Steps:

• Cut a small watermelon into small chunks (discarding the rind), and freeze them. When they're frozen, put them in a food processor with 1/2 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons sugar and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Process until just smooth, being careful not to let it become watery. Transfer to a shallow glass or ceramic dish, and freeze for at least an hour.

WATERMELON-SAKE SORBET

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender, purée the watermelon chunks with the sugar and sake until smooth. Pour into a medium bowl, taste, and add a few drops of lime juice to adjust the sweetness to your liking. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• Freeze in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• This sorbet makes excellent popsicles that are very refreshing in the summertime. Rather than churning the mixture in an ice cream machine, simply pour it into popsicle molds and freeze.

WATERMELON VODKA SORBET

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved; set aside to cool., In batches, process the watermelon in a food processor for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Transfer puree to a large bowl; stir in the lemon juice, vodka and sugar syrup. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Freeze for 1 hour or until edges begin to firm; stir. Freeze 2 hours longer or until firm., Process watermelon mixture in batches for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers and freeze until serving.

SORBET WATERMELON CAKE

Steps:

• MAKING THE MOLD:.
• Wrap the inside of the mixing bowl with a thick layer of aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
• Spread with a thick layer of pistachio ice cream, covering the entire inside of the bowl.
• Pack the ice cream tightly against the bowl. Place the bowl in the freezer while you prepare the sorbet mixture.
• In a large bowl, gently combine the chocolate chips with the strawberry sorbet.
• Spread strawberry mixture evenly over pistachio ice cream; smooth top.
• Cover bowl with foil and freezse until hard, several hours or overnight.
• SERVING:.
• To unmold the cake, gently invert the bowl onto a plate; lift bowl. Gently remove plastic wrap. Smooth the surface of the ice cream with a flat metal spatula that has been dipped in water.
• If desired, pipe white icing over pistachio ice cream to decorate rind.
• Before serving, wipe rim of plate with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel to remove any melted ice cream or sorbet.
• To cut the watermelon cake, first make 5 vertical slices, starting at the center of the cake. Then make a horizontal slice to make 12 servings. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean cuts.
• TIPS:.
• TO soften sorbet, place it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH until softened, about 30 seconds.
• Sticky packaging is a sign that sherbet has probably thawed, leaked and then refrozen. For a fresher taste, choose another container of sorbet instead.
• Prepare the watermelon cake up to 1 week in advance. Tightly wrap with plastic wrap and freeze. When ready to serve, let the cake stand at room temp for about 10 minutes to make slicing easier.
• For a delicious and elegant presentation, serve each slice in a pool of fresh fruit sauce, such as strawberry or raspberry, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
• VARIATIONS:.
• For a summertime party, create watermelon cupcakes. Use ramekins or a muffin pan instead of a bowl to reate the smaller version.
• Nature makes watermelon in different shapes and colors, and so can you! Use an oval bowl and substitute orange sherbet for strawberry sorbet.