Dark Chocolate Mint Sorbet

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover, or corn syrup
• ⅓ cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 10 ounces dark chocolate, at least 72 percent, finely chopped (about 1/4-inch pieces; no need to chop if using disks)
• 1 mint herbal tea bag
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    941 calories; 42 grams fat; 25 grams saturated fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 159 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 145 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 17 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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1 generous quart

Preparation

1. Combine 3 1/4 cups water, the honey or corn syrup and the sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir with a rubber spatula until sugar is completely dissolved and remove from heat.
2. Meanwhile, place chocolate and tea bag in a medium-size bowl. Pour on hot water mixture and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tea bag. Add peppermint extract.
3. Using a hand blender, blend mixture until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure mixture is well combined, and blend again if necessary. The chocolate will separate to an extent when chilled, but you will be blending it again. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Place a 1-quart container (or slightly larger) in the freezer.
4. Remove sorbet mixture from refrigerator and blend again until smooth. The chocolate that has slightly solidified on top will be reincorporated. Freeze in an ice cream maker following manufacturer’s directions. Transfer to the chilled container. Cover and place in freezer for 2 hours or longer. Allow sorbet to soften in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.