Mango Sorbet
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Mango Sorbet
Description
The Mango Sorbet recipe blends peeled, seeded, and cubed ripe mangoes with sugar and water to form the sorbet's sweet base. Freshly squeezed lime juice introduces brightness, while dark rum contributes a subtle warmth and complexity. A small pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor balance. After pureeing the ingredients until smooth, the mixture is thoroughly chilled before being frozen in an ice cream maker to achieve a creamy yet refreshing texture that is typical of sorbets.
The result is a vibrant, fruity dessert that captures the essence of mango with a mild tang from the lime and a balanced sweetness. The absence of dairy or eggs keeps the sorbet light, making it suitable as a snack or a palate cleanser between courses.
For storage, keep the sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer, where it will maintain quality for up to two months. Before serving, letting it soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes ensures easier scooping without compromising texture.
Ingredients
- 2 Mango peeled, seeded and cubed, large
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons dark rum
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the mango, sugar, water, lime juice, rum and salt. Puree the mixture until smooth. Chill mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Notes
- Store the sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months.
- Allow sorbet to soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
- This recipe is adapted from The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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