Here is a light French sorbet that can serve as an easy finish to a complex dinner. Top it with glazed mango and black pepper, or serve it plain to wake up the palate before offering a plate of caramels and chocolates. Either way, the recipe couldn’t be easier, and will add a bit of refinement to your table.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ tablespoon finely grated lime zest
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      418 calories; 22 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 54 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 53 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 59 milligrams cholesterol; 54 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

1 quart

Preparation

  1. Combine sugar and 3/4 cup water in saucepan. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
  2. Whisk sour cream in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in sugar syrup. Whisk in lime juice and zest. Refrigerate until cold. Transfer to an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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