Best 5 Basil Limoncello Sorbet Recipes

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Craving a refreshing and flavorful dessert on a hot summer day? Look no further than the delightful basil limoncello sorbet! This frozen treat combines the zesty zing of lemons, the aromatic freshness of basil, and the creamy smoothness of sorbet to create a symphony of flavors in your mouth. Whether you're hosting a garden party, a summer barbecue, or simply seeking a sweet indulgence, basil limoncello sorbet is sure to be a hit. With its vibrant green hue and irresistible taste, this sorbet offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and herbaceous notes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BASIL SORBETTO



Lemon Basil Sorbetto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield about 1 quart of sorbetto

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
4 sprigs fresh basil, plus 5 leaves, chopped
Zest of 4 lemons, removed with a vegetable peeler, plus 2 cups lemon juice (from about 10 lemons)
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, combine 2 cups water, the sugar, basil sprigs, lemon zest and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Strain the syrup into a bowl and stir in the lemon juice. Pour the syrup into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Once partially frozen, sprinkle in the basil leaves and continue to freeze until firm. Pour into an airtight container and place in the freezer to freeze completely.
  • Serving option: Scoop 1 or 2 small scoops of sorbetto into a coupe glass and top with a splash of prosecco.

BASIL-LIME SORBET



Basil-Lime Sorbet image

This delicious sorbet combines basil and lime in a perfect, light dessert.

Provided by Mark Logan

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     Sorbet Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
¾ cup fresh lime juice
20 fresh basil leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Make a simple syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan; allow to boil 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • Combine the syrup, lime juice, and basil in a blender; puree. Pour the mixture into a container and cover; store in freezer until completely frozen, about 2 hours.
  • Break the frozen mixture into pieces and place in the blender; blend until smooth. Return to the container and cover. Store in freezer until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

MEYER LEMON-BASIL SORBET RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Meyer Lemon-Basil Sorbet Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 10

SIMPLE SYRUP:
2 cups water
2 cup white sugar (see note in directions)
1 cup basil leaves, packed
SORBET:
1 cup fresh Meyer** lemon juice (depending on size, 8 to 12 lemons)
2 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest
OPTIONAL:
2 tablespoon limoncello
Eureka lemons will work fine, too.

Steps:

  • Use only fresh basil, as dried is not going to work with this recipe. I used one cup of fresh basil leaves, washed. Set aside. Simple syrup: Bring water and sugar to a boil, then bring to a simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved, whisking often. NOTE: My suggestion is to add only 1-1/2 cups sugar if you prefer a bit more of a tart sorbet. The full 2-cups can be more on the sweet side. Remove the simple syrup from the heat, and add the basil leaves. Allow to steep for at least an hour. However, after making a few batches of this, I think that at least 2 hours is ideal. The longer you steep the basil in the simple syrup, the more the basil flavor will shine through. Strain the basil-simple syrup, cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be done a day before). Zest the lemons until you have about 2 tablespoons. Juice the lemons until you have one cup. Note: I made a batch with only 3/4 cup of juice and was happy with it. If using an ice cream maker, pour the lemon juice into a spouted pitcher. Add the simple syrup and taste the mixture. This is where you can add more lemon juice, if you wish. Add the limoncello; turn on the ice cream maker and pour the mixture. Churn until frozen (approximately 20 minute), pour into an air-tight container and freeze. To serve, allow to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Tip: I like to cut off the bottom of each lemon, so that they stand upright. Scoop out the pulp, after squeezing the lemon juice, and freeze in a Zip-loc bag. These make cute serving containers.

NO-CHURN LEMON-BASIL SORBET



No-Churn Lemon-Basil Sorbet image

Sweet, tart, and refreshing, this lemon sorbet with a touch of basil is the perfect ending to a meal! You can make this without an ice cream freezer, just allow plenty of time for it to freeze.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups water
½ cup fresh basil sprigs
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
8 slices lemon
1 sprig fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, 3 to 5 minutes. Boil for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add basil sprigs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Pour into a 9x13-inch metal baking pan or two 8-inch metal cake pans.
  • Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Remove basil leaves and stir. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours, stirring sorbet with a fork about once per hour until all the liquid is frozen.
  • Scoop sorbet into individual serving dishes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 45.2 g

LIMONCELLO SORBET



Limoncello Sorbet image

this was taken from the food network website,im not sure wich chef it was. I love a sweet lemon sorbet on a hot summer evening.

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time P1DT10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup limoncello liquor
1/2 cup champagne (Riesling) or 1/2 cup white wine (Riesling)

Steps:

  • first make the simple syrup:.
  • In a small sauce pan on med-high heat add the water,sugar and cornsyrup.
  • Bring to a boil then turn down to low heat and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • In a stainless steel bowl combine the lemon juice,limoncello and champagne/wine.
  • Add the cooled simple syrup to the stainless steel bowl,stir well.
  • Put the bowl in the freezer, stir and scrape the mixture every few hours until its completely frozen.
  • scoop out with an ice cream scoop and serve. The consistency will be like a frozen slushy,NOT like an ice cream.

Tips:

  • To make basil-infused simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add a handful of fresh basil leaves, and let steep for at least 30 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve before using.
  • For a smoother sorbet, use a high-powered blender or food processor. If you don't have either, you can mash the frozen mixture with a fork until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  • To make the sorbet ahead of time, freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. When ready to serve, let it soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes before scooping.
  • Garnish the sorbet with fresh basil leaves or lemon zest for a pop of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Basil limoncello sorbet is a refreshing and flavorful frozen treat that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you prefer a tart or sweet sorbet, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing treat, give basil limoncello sorbet a try!

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