Indulge in the velvety smoothness of homemade chocolate sorbet. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe creates a rich and decadent dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a deep cocoa flavor and a silky texture, this sorbet is perfect for chocolate lovers. Whip up a batch in no time and treat yourself to a luxurious dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Directions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cocoa powder and sugar.
- Gradually whisk in the water until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate.
- Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
- Pour the chilled chocolate mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Once the sorbet reaches a smooth and frozen consistency, transfer it to an airtight container.
- Place the container in the freezer and let the sorbet firm up for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Interesting Facts
Chocolate sorbet is a dairy-free alternative to traditional ice cream.
The smooth texture of sorbet is achieved by churning the mixture in an ice cream maker.
Sorbet is often served as a palate cleanser between courses in fine dining.