Best Strawberry Sorbet With Balsamic Vinegar And Amaretti Cookies Recipes

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STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SORBET



Strawberry Balsamic Sorbet image

A good quality balsamic vinegar is the key to this refreshing sorbet. It can be served either as a dessert or between courses. This recipe is from The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook. The cooling time is not reflected in the cooking or preparation time.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved, plus
4 strawberries, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon dark honey

Steps:

  • In a small non-reactive saucepan, bring the vinegar to a simmer over medium-low heat.
  • Cook until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Place the halved strawberries in a blender or food processor.
  • Process until very smooth.
  • Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing firmly on the solids with a rubber spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to extract all the juice.
  • Discard the pulp; add the balsamic reduction and honey to the puree and stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Freeze the mixture in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Store in the freezer until ready to serve or for up to 2 days.
  • Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with the chopped strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.9, Fat 0.5, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.1

STRAWBERRY SORBET WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND AMARETTI COOKIES



Strawberry Sorbet with Balsamic Vinegar and Amaretti Cookies image

Categories     Blender     Ice Cream Machine     Berry     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Valentine's Day     Low Fat     Vinegar     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 10-ounce packages frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quartered fresh strawberries
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar*
4 amaretti (Italian macaroons),* crumbled
Balsamic vinegar and amaretti are available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Place first 3 ingredients in blender. Pulse until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to container and freeze. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
  • Place fresh strawberries in medium bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and toss. Add vinegar and toss. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Scoop sorbet into bowls. Divide strawberries over sorbet. Spoon over juices accumulated in bowl. Sprinkle cookies over strawberries and serve.

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