Berries With Sorbet Eggs

This is another one of those really really simple recipes that takes little work but has good results. It was perfect for a summer night after temps had been in the 100's for a few days.

We used Mango Sorbet instead of the lemon sorbet requested as that's what we had on hand. I figure you can pretty much use any sorbet, and hey, change up the fruit and sorbet flavors according to what you have available. I was thinking with some blueberries, raspberries and some Pina Colada sorbet, you'd have a perfect red, white and blue dessert for today.

With a little extra effort (adding the mint, getting that sorbet into an egg shape, plating in a martini glass) this would make a quick but nicely presented dessert after any summer meal.

I admit I was a bit challenged on making my sorbet into an egg shape.  I don't think Mr. L even noticed.

This recipe came out of the April 14, 2009 issue of Woman's Day magazine.

BERRIES WITH SORBET EGGS

1 pint strawberries, diced
1/2 pint raspberries
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
2 pints lemon sorbet
Fresh mint springs for garnish (optional)

Toss strawberries, raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until evenly coated. Let stand 20 minutes until juicy.

Spoon berry mixture onto serving plates; top with a scoop of lemon sorbet. If using mint, lightly coat small sprigs with water, sprinkle with a little additional sugar and garnish plate. Serves 8. 124 calories each.

Note: This served four for us.

Note: Used Mango Sorbet. Left out mint.

Note: There was quite a bit of "juice" in the berry mixture. I didn't use it for the photo but it was tasty juice and went into the remaining desserts.

Note: I remember that to make sorbet into an "egg" shape you take two spoons and sort of mold the sorbet between the two to get your shape. I tried. I failed. Didn't change the taste of the dish at all.

Comments

[Louise]

What a perfect way to cool down on a hot day.

[noble pig]

How summery is this! Very nice.

[Arch]

Yummy! I've actually been experimenting with my own sorbets! There are no bad flavors... and it's so much better than ice cream. Good idea on the red, white & blue deal. Happy 4th!! :)