
Brown Butter Sorbet
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown butter and fresh raspberries come together in this surprisingly simple dessert that took me completely by surprise. What makes it so special is how quickly you can have it ready, with just 45 minutes total from start to finish. The brown butter gives you this deep, nutty richness that plays beautifully against the bright tartness of the raspberries, which are packed with antioxidants and fiber. Best of all, this recipe uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, making it both budget friendly and incredibly approachable for anyone wanting to impress without fuss.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400butter
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 800 gfresh raspberries(for garnish)
- 120 mllemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 400 mlwater(for sorbet base)
- 20 mlvanilla extract(pure)
- 10 gsalt(fine)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning
- 2
Continue cooking the butter, stirring frequently, until it turns a light golden brown.
Tip: This should take about 5-7 minutes
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Tip: Be careful, as the butter will be hot
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl
- 5
Add the cooled brown butter to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to incorporate all the ingredients evenly
- 6
Add the water to the bowl and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps
- 7
Add the raspberries and salt to the bowl and stir until the berries are well combined.
Tip: Make sure the berries are evenly distributed
- 8
Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Tip: If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can also freeze the mixture in a shallow metal pan and then blend it in a food processor once it's frozen solid
- 9
Once the sorbet has finished churning, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the texture to set
- 10
Serve the sorbet immediately, garnished with fresh raspberries if desired.
Tip: You can also serve the sorbet in a bowl or cone, whichever you prefer
- 11
Enjoy your delicious brown butter sorbet!
Tip: This sorbet is perfect for hot summer days or as a unique dessert for any occasion
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