Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet with Shortbread Cookies

By Jessica Strand

4.8

(7)

Image may contain Food Creme Dessert Cream Ice Cream and Plant
Fresh Strawberry Sorbet with Shortbread CookiesBrian Leatart

The perfect ending to a springtime brunch. Use the best strawberries you can find for that "real berry" flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 cups quartered hulled fresh strawberries (about 18 ounces) plus additional whole strawberries for garnish
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Shortbread cookies

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 1 cup water and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and chill until cold.

    Step 2

    Puree quartered strawberries in processor until smooth. Add lime juice and sugar syrup; process until blended. Chill mixture until cold, about 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Transfer strawberry mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon sorbet into container; cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.

    Step 4

    Scoop sorbet into individual glasses or bowls; garnish with strawberries. Serve Shortbread Cookies alongside.

TagsSorbetFrozen DessertDessertStrawberryBerryFruitLimeCitrusDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerFood ProcessorSpringSummerBon Appétit
Read More
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in May
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Whole Lemon Bars
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App This Week
Like “phenomenal” whole lemon bars and grilled salmon with dill chimichurri.
Grilled Salmon With Dill Chimichurri
Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.
Grilled Steak With Spicy Peanut Dressing
A punchy, spicy peanut vinaigrette transforms a simply grilled steak into a showstopping main.
Charred Vegetable Ragù
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
Miso-Peanut Hibachi Chicken
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.