coconut key lime sorbet

It has been said that Nero, the Roman Emperor, invented sorbet during the first century AD when he had runners along the Appian way pass buckets of snow hand over hand from the mountains to his banquet hall where it was then mixed with wine and honey.

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Coconut Key Lime Sorbet
Creamy, light, tangy and sweet, this sorbet is the perfect ending to a great meal.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 60 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Course Dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 60 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine water, sugar, vanilla bean (including the pod) and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat and let steep for 1 hour. Add the coconut milk, key lime juice, salt and coconut extract. Cover and refrigerate over night. Pour into ice cream maker and process for 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours.
Recipe Notes

You can substitute fresh squeezed lemon juice for the key lime juice or coconut liquor for the coconut extract. © Galley Chef All Rights Reserved