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Fresh Strawberry Sorbet with Shortbread Cookies

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Fresh Strawberry Sorbet with Shortbread CookiesBrian Leatart

The perfect ending to a springtime brunch. Use the best strawberries you can find for that "real berry" flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 cups quartered hulled fresh strawberries (about 18 ounces) plus additional whole strawberries for garnish
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 1 cup water and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and chill until cold.

    Step 2

    Puree quartered strawberries in processor until smooth. Add lime juice and sugar syrup; process until blended. Chill mixture until cold, about 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Transfer strawberry mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon sorbet into container; cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.

    Step 4

    Scoop sorbet into individual glasses or bowls; garnish with strawberries. Serve Shortbread Cookies alongside.

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