| Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 154 | 3g | 0.8g | 35g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 24g | 5g | 2g | 0.01g |
One of my go-to desserts when I’m not conjuring up New England seafood is the light and refreshing Açaí Berry Sorbet. This dish is a reminder of the various, beautiful flavors that nature offers us. It’s sweet, tangy, and incredibly satisfying, perfect for a sunny Portland afternoons.
Fruit from the Amazon
The star of this dish, the açaí berry, originally hails from the Amazon rainforest and has gradually found its way into supermarkets and into our lives. Superfoods like these not only taste good but are also packed with an array of health benefits. According to Healthline, Açaí berries are rich in antioxidants, could improve cholesterol levels, and may even have an anticancer effect.
Sweet Matches
This sorbet pairs excellently with a lot of desserts. If you’re going for a double whammy of delight, you might want to try pairing it with a dark chocolate fondant. The mingling tang and sweetness of the Açaí sorbet with the bitter-sweetness of the dark chocolate, creates a harmony of flavors that dance on the palate. This is also a fantastic recipe for when you are having guests over. Serve it in a beautiful glass or straight in a carved-out pineapple if you’re feeling a little more exotic!
My daughters, Erin and Samantha, are always eager whenever I whip up the Açaí Berry Sorbet. I can already see them following in their mother’s culinary footsteps. After all, good taste runs in the family!
With its vibrant color, crisp refreshing taste, and an impressive list of health benefits, the Açaí Berry Sorbet is not just another frozen dessert. It’s an experience – one that takes you on a gustatory journey, reminding you of the abundance nature offers in every little berry.
So, if you’re looking for something new to try or to quench your sweet cravings without many guilty feelings, my Açaí Berry Sorbet is a must-try recipe.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups of frozen açaí berries
- 1 cup of mixed frozen berries
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 large banana
Method
Step One
First, combine the 2 cups of frozen açaí berries, 1 cup of mixed frozen berries, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of fresh-squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 large banana in a blender.
Step Two
Blend the ingredients until smooth. Make sure to mix it well so that all the sugar is dissolved.
Step Three
Take the mixture from the blender, pour into a freezer-safe bowl or container.
Step Four
Cover the bowl or container with a lid or plastic wrap. Put in the freezer for minimum 2 to 3 hours or until it’s firm.
Step Five
When you are ready to serve, take out the sorbet from the freezer. Scoop and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
