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Heavenly Strawberry Amaretto Sorbetto

A delightful and indulgent Italian frozen treat, the Heavenly Strawberry Amaretto Sorbetto combines ripe strawberries with sweet almond liqueur in a smooth, velvety sorbet that's perfect for a warm summer evening.

πŸ•’ Prep: 20 mins, Cook: 15 mins, Total: 35 mins
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Italian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, water, and sugar over medium heat. Cook until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  5. Stir in the amaretto liqueur and heavy cream.
  6. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  7. Transfer the sorbetto to a lidded container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.

Chef’s Insight

This sorbetto can also be used as a base for a delicious Italian-style mocktail or cocktail with the addition of sparkling water or prosecco.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for a standard diet and is easy to make with common ingredients.

Cultural or Historical Background

Sorbetto originated in Italy during the Renaissance, often served at grand feasts to cleanse the palate between courses.