CANTALOUPE CAYENNE SORBET

Cantaloupe Cayenne Sorbet image

Here's my version of this delicious sorbet from Humphry Slocombe, one of San Francisco's top ice cream makers. The vodka in this is optional, but I think it helps create a smoother texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Sorbet Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds cantaloupe chunks
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons vodka
1 ½ tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

Place melon in bowl of a blender. Add sugar, vodka, rice vinegar, lime juice, and cayenne pepper.
Blend on highest speed to completely liquefy, 1 or 2 minutes. Pour into ice cream maker and proceed according to manufacturer's instructions. Smooth out surface and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, at least 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 138.8 mg, Sugar 38.6 g