Amazing 1 Bite Blood Orange Champagne Sorbet Recipe
This Amazing 1 Bite Blood Orange Champagne Sorbet is a refreshing and elegant frozen dessert perfect for celebrations or a sophisticated treat. Made with fresh blood orange juice, a touch of sugar, lemon juice, and dry champagne, it combines vibrant citrus flavors with sparkling wine for a light, fruity, and effervescent sorbet that melts delightfully on the tongue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blood orange juice (about 8–10 blood oranges)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dry champagne or prosecco, chilled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix together the fresh blood orange juice, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. This creates the base syrup for the sorbet.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the sugar completely dissolves into the juice. Be careful not to bring the mixture to a boil to preserve the fresh flavors.
- Cool Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool completely at room temperature. This typically takes about 1 hour and ensures the mixture is ready for churning.
- Incorporate Champagne: Once the syrup is cool, gently stir in the chilled dry champagne or prosecco to add a sparkling and slightly boozy note to the sorbet.
- Churn Sorbet: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze Firm: Transfer the soft sorbet into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to allow it to firm up fully.
- Serve: Before serving, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, enhancing its creamy texture and flavor release.
Notes
- For best results use fresh blood oranges for vibrant color and flavor.
- Ensure the syrup cools completely before adding the champagne to maintain the bubbles and prevent alcohol evaporation.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the mixture in a shallow container in the freezer and stir vigorously every 30 minutes until frozen.
- The pinch of salt helps to enhance the sweetness and balance the tartness of the sorbet.
- Serve sorbet immediately after softening for the best texture.
Keywords: blood orange sorbet, champagne sorbet, summer dessert, citrus sorbet, frozen dessert, refreshing sorbet
