Description
This easy, creamy chocolate sorbet is a refreshing dessert perfect for warm summer evenings, making it a crowd-pleasing treat for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before transferring to an ice cream maker.
- Churn according to your ice cream maker’s instructions until soft-serve consistency (usually about 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer the chocolate sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Notes
For variations, consider adding peppermint extract, cayenne pepper, roasted chopped nuts, or pureed fruits for a unique twist. This sorbet can be made a week in advance and is vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg