SAVORY TOMATO SORBET

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This homemade savory tomato sorbet evokes the flavors of gazpacho. It makes a spectacular first course with a salad of cherry tomatoes spooned right over it, along with a few basil leaves.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield About 1 quart, enough for 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pounds large, ripe red tomatoes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 to 2 garlic cloves, grated
black pepper
Pinch of cayenne
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fruity olive oil
1 small shallot, diced
1 small garlic clove, smashed to a paste with a little salt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fruity olive oil
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved, about 2 cups
Salt and pepper
Handful of basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes in half crosswise and remove seeds with a teaspoon. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate tomato flesh into a bowl to make a rough purée. (Discard seeds and skins.) Push purée through a strainer to remove any extraneous bits. You should have 4 cups purée; if you come up short, add a little water or grate another tomato.
  • Stir together tomato purée, salt, garlic, black pepper, cayenne, vinegar and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Use an ice cream machine to freeze tomato mixture, then transfer to an airtight container and store in freezer compartment of refrigerator until sorbet is firm, about 1 hour. Remove and hold at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Make the cherry tomato garnish: Put shallot, garlic and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil to make a vinaigrette.
  • Put cherry tomatoes in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over cherry tomatoes and toss well.
  • For each serving, put two scoops of tomato sorbet in an ice cream glass or bowl. Spoon a few cherry tomatoes and some of the vinaigrette over the top. Garnish with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 892 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

Sarena Weatherspoon
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This was a lovely recipe to try this summer. I love the combination of savory and sweet in the sorbet. The end result is a light and refreshing treat.


hernandez Trinity
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I made this sorbet last night and it was a hit! My guests loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Aminu Abubakar
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This savory tomato sorbet is a truly unique and delicious dish. I was hesitant to try it at first, but I'm so glad I did. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is perfect, and the sorbet is so refreshing and light. I will definitely be making t