Description
This luxurious chocolate sorbet is vegan, dairy-free, and remarkably creamy thanks to high-quality cocoa and dark chocolate. With only a handful of simple ingredients, it’s an intensely chocolatey, refreshing treat that’s lighter than ice cream and perfect for any chocolate lover seeking a cool, luscious dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 1/8 tsp salt
Chocolate
- 4 ounces (115 g) dark chocolate (60-70% cacao), chopped
Flavor Boost (Optional)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk Dry Ingredients – In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
- Heat Mixture – Add water to the saucepan. Place over medium heat and whisk constantly as the mixture comes to a simmer. Continue whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate – Remove the pan from heat. Immediately add the chopped dark chocolate, whisking until it’s fully melted and you have a glossy, silky mixture.
- Add Flavor (Optional) – Stir in the vanilla extract for extra depth of flavor.
- Chill Base – Pour the mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight; the colder the better.
- Churn the Sorbet – Pour the chilled chocolate mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually 20–25 minutes, until thick and creamy.
- Freeze to Set – Transfer the churned sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2–4 hours to firm it up. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping, then enjoy your ultra-chocolatey sorbet!
Notes
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the chilled base into a shallow pan, freeze, and stir vigorously every 30 minutes until smooth and frozen.
- Use the best-quality cocoa and dark chocolate for intense flavor.
- To make sure the sorbet is scoopable, avoid over-churning or over-freezing before eating.
- Add a pinch of instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
