CANTALOUPE SORBET

Cantaloupe is one of our favorite fruit. Cantaloupe is also known as cantaloup, mushmelon, muskmelon, cantalope, rockmelon .Cantaloupe in milkshake, juice, ice cream or even as a fruit without  any sugar tastes great.  Try this cardamom infused cantaloupe sorbet, I am sure you would love this. Difference between sherbet and sorbet take a look at this post.

Also take a look at the posicles, sherbet, icecream ideas

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CANTALOUPE SORBET

 Ingredients :

Cantaloupe - 1 ( cubed)
Sugar - 1/3 cup
Cardamom infused sugar syrup - 3/4 cup

 

 

 

Method :

1. In a bowl mix the cantaloupe and sugar keep aside for few minutes.
2. Puree the cantaloupe and transfer to a container.
3. Refrigerate for few hours.
4. Now stir in the cardamom infused sugar syrup and chill it for 3 to 4 hours or even overnight.

Cardamom sugar syrup

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 cup of water
10 cardamom pods crushed

Method :

1. In a small pan bring the water, sugar and cardamom.
2. Let it be in the flame until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from heat. Close with the lid for 1/2 hr.
4. Strain the mixture and chill in the fridge for 1 hour before we add to the cantaloupe mixture.

 

 

If your using Icecream follow the instruction as given in the manufacture's guide.

Else Follow this

1. Freeze the above mixture, when it is frozen slightly , churn it in the blender.  Repeat this one moretime.
2. Then freeze it for 6 to 7 hours.
3. Keep the frozen mixture for few minutes, before serving.

Scoop it !!!  Beat the heat and enjoy the fragrant/fresh sorbet !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note :

1. You can prepare the cardamom syrup and cantaloupe mixture ahead of time.
2. If you are using the ice cream maker, make sure the mixture is chilled for atleast 3 to 4 hours minimum, overnight would be good.
3.Keep the frozen sorbet out for 10 minutes before scooping.

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ZESTY AVOCADO SHERBET

Hi all, I am sorry that I missed all your post for past few days because of my tight schedule. Hope to catch soon.

Who will say no to refreshing dessert in this hot summer ????? Yes today is yummy creamy Zesty Avocado Sherbet. I love all kind of cold desserts, whether it is sorbet, sherbet or Ice cream. The two icy treats Sherbet and Sorbet are very similar in their base ingredients. Sorbets are made with pureed fruits, sugar, and water. Sherbets are made with same ingredients on other hand it has dairy in it. Sorbet uses fruit juice as its base liquid, Sherbets contain milk or other fat, making it similar to ice cream but not very rich as Icecream. But if you want to have both fruit as well as creamy texture to your dessert then your option is sherbet. Many store bought sherbet contains egg in it. Here is my summer treat...

ZESTY AVOCADO SHERBET

INGREDIENTS:

Avocado - 1 (pulp)

Whole milk - 3/4 cup

Cream - 1/2 cup

Sugar - 8 tbsp

Zest of lime - 2 tsp

Lime juice - 1 tbsp

Method :

1.Blend the above ingredients in the blender to the smooth paste.

2.Transfer to the bowl and add the Zest and give a nice whisk.

3.Freeze it over night in the deep plate if you want to serve them as cubes or freeze then in a bowl by covering then using a cling wrap.

Garnish with few fresh zest and mint leaves....

It's ready to serve !!!!! Enjoy this Zesty creamy dessert in this hot summer!!!!

Note :

1. Increase the sugar, Zest and Lime juice according to your preference.

2. If you are more concerned about the diet then you can cut down the cream and use whole milk fully. ( but adding little cream gives extra richness)

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