Strawberry-Basil Sorbet served with Champagne

Name: Strawberry-Basil Sorbet served with Champagne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 20 g Fresh basil leaves; 200 ml Water; 200 g Granulated sugar; 50 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice; 750 ml Dry sparkling wine or Champagne, well chilled

Difficulty

easy

Time

5h 20m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This refreshing strawberry-basil sorbet is the perfect choice for a warm summer day or a special occasion. The sweet strawberries and aromatic basil create an unexpected yet harmonious flavor combination, completed by the elegance of champagne. It's a light, elegant, and incredibly delicious dessert that is guaranteed to impress your guests. Prepare it in advance and enjoy carefree moments!

ingredients

6 Servings

20 g Fresh basil leaves200 ml Water200 g Granulated sugar50 ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice750 ml Dry sparkling wine or Champagne, well chilled

Steps

Make Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, add the basil leaves, and let steep for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Strain out the basil and let the syrup cool completely.

Blend and Mix

Combine the hulled strawberries, the cooled basil simple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or sugar if desired.

Freeze Sorbet

If you have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into it and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a creamy sorbet consistency (about 20-30 minutes). If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. Every hour, remove it and stir thoroughly with a fork or immersion blender until completely frozen and creamy (about 4-6 hours).

Serve with Champagne

Scoop the finished sorbet into glasses or dessert bowls. Pour a generous amount of chilled sparkling wine or Champagne over it. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf or a halved strawberry and serve immediately.

Extra Tips

► The sorbet's texture is best when made in an ice cream maker, but it can also be made without one by stirring it every hour in the freezer.

► You can adjust the amount of basil to your taste; add more if you prefer a more intense flavor.

► Before serving, take the sorbet out of the freezer 5-10 minutes beforehand to make it easier to scoop.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	150 kcal	225 kcal
Protein	1g	1.5g
Fat	0.5g	0.75g
Carbohydrate	25g	37.5g
Fiber	2g	3g
Sugar	20g	30g