Champagne Three-Citrus Sorbet Recipe

Name: Champagne Three-Citrus Sorbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Sorbet; 4 cups good quality Champagne; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups water; 2 cups freshly squeezed ruby-red grapefruit juice (5 to 6 grapefruits); 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (7 to 8 oranges); 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (2 to 3 Meyer lemons); 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk Greek-style yogurt (optional); For garnishes and citrus-honey caramel; 1 blood orange or Pink Navel orange; Confectioners' sugar for dusting; 2 ruby-red grapefruits; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice + segments from 1 grapefruit; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice; 2 tablespoons raw orange blossom honey; A few walnuts or any nuts of your choice

Servings: persons

For the Sorbet
4 cups good quality Champagne
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 cups freshly squeezed ruby-red grapefruit juice (5 to 6 grapefruits)
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (7 to 8 oranges)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (2 to 3 Meyer lemons)
1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk Greek-style yogurt (optional)
For garnishes and citrus-honey caramel
1 blood orange or Pink Navel orange
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
2 ruby-red grapefruits
1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice + segments from 1 grapefruit
1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
2 tablespoons raw orange blossom honey
A few walnuts or any nuts of your choice

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["Open the champagne bottle 1 to 2 hours before using. Gradually pour champagne, allowing for foaming, into a 2-quart Picher; set aside.", "In a medium saucepan over medium-heat, heat sugar and water. Stir until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until cooled. To the champagne add all of the juices with the pulp; stir until well blended.", "Ice Cream Maker method: Transfer mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.", "Freezer method: Pour the sorbet mixture into shallow container, cover and place in the freezer. When it is almost solid, mash it up with a fork and freeze again. When frozen-solid, place in a blender, add the heavy cream or yogurt (if using) and process until smooth. Cover and freeze until ready to serve.
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Can be prepared 3 days in advance.", "Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
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Wash and dry the blood orange; then slice off thin rounds. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or nonstick baking mat; liberally dust each round with confectioners' sugar. Cook until completely dry, flipping and dusting some more with confectioners' sugar, about 45 minutes to 1 hour or more.", "To make the broiled grapefruit baskets for serving: Heat broiler, place the oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Halve grapefruits and carefully cut out the segments and then membranes with a small sharp knife, trying not to piers the grapefruit halves. Sprinkle the insides of each half with confectioners' sugar. Broil until browned in spots on top, 3 to 5 minutes.", "To make the honey-citrus caramel: In a small saucepan combine the juices and honey and cook over medium-low heat until it starts to boil; then turn-down the heat to low and simmer, swirling the pan occasionally, until thickened and large bubbles appear.", "Meanwhile arrange the grapefruit segments and nuts on a plate. Slightly cool the caramel and then pour over the segments and nuts. Place in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve."]

1080

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Sorbet, 4 cups good quality Champagne, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Champagne Three-Citrus Sorbet falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Champagne Three-Citrus Sorbet

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