Chocolate Sorbet

Servings: 1 quart

Category: Dessert

Source: The Perfect Scoop via Peter & Kathryn

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (555 ml) water
  • 1 cup (200 gr) sugar
  • 3/4 cup (75 gr) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 ounces (170 gr) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a large sauce pan.
  2. Bring to boil, whisking frequently. Let it boil, still whisking, for 45 seconds.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate until it’s melted.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and 3/4 cup (180 ml) water.
  5. Transfer mixer to a blender and blend for 15 seconds.
  6. Chill thoroughly.
  7. Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. If necessary, whisk vigorously to thin it out.