Tart Lemon Sorbet Recipes

LEMON SORBET

Steps:

• Place sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cool completely. , Stir in lemon zest and juice. Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. , Transfer sorbet to a freezer container, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. If desired, serve in cookie cups with lemon wedges and top with additional lemon zest.

TART MEYER LEMON SORBET

Steps:

• Combine water and honey and a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir water until honey is dissolved.
• Stir lemon juice and lemon zest into honey water; pour into an ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions for 25 minutes.
• Scrape sorbet into a chilled loaf pan and freeze.

LIMONCELLO LEMON SORBET (WITH OR WITHOUT MINT)

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water, sugar, and fresh mint leaves in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a light boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest. Let syrup cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Mix remaining 1 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, and limoncello liqueur into syrup.
• Pour mixture into an ice cream maker; churn according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 15 minutes. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours.

LEMON SORBET TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Using the food processor and metal blade, combine all crust ingredients.
• Process until well mixed.
• Press crumb mixture in bottom of prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool 10 minutes.
• Remove the sorbet from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature while while the crust cools.
• Meanwhile, cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer.
• With mixer running at low speed, gradually add half and half to cream cheese, beating until well blended.
• Add powdered sugar and blend well.
• Beat at high speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until foamy.
• Spoon sorbet into another bowl and add cream cheese mixture, lemon juice and food color; stir until blended.
• Pour into cooled crust; spreading evenly.
• Freeze at least 2-1/2 hours or until firm.
• Garnish each slice with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, strawberries or raspberries.
• The cooking time includes the time required in freezer.