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Lychee Lemon Sorbet ~ 荔枝柠檬沙冰


What can be more refreshing then a serving of homemade sorbet as an afternoon snack or a dessert? This is a very simple sorbet, basically, it's just frozen water or juice with some fruit and in my case, it's lychee and lemon with a sprinkling of freshly ground kaffir leaves.  The kaffir leaves are not only fragrant but the tiny dots of green just help to make the sorbet more attractive and pretty.


Recipe for Lychee Lemon Sorbet ~  荔枝柠檬沙冰

Ingredients                                       


  • 1 can Lychee with juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp Cointreau (optional)
Method
  1. Puree the Lychee with juice, kaffir leaves, salt and lemon juice in a blender till smooth.  Strain the mixture and blend again.
  2. Pour the mixture into a container, cover with cling wrap and chill in the fridge, overnight.
  3. Proceed with the instructions as per your icecream maker but add in the tablespoonful of Cointreau just before adding in the mixture.
  4. Pour the sorbet into a container and freeze till required.







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Comments

  1. KimmyMay 18, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Soke Hah, honestly I prefer sorbets to ice creams. When I try my hand in making this dessert, I'll start with sorbet first. Lemony lychee sorbet must be very refreshing.

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 19, 2015 at 10:12 PM

      I go for sorbet anytime, light and refreshing!

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  2. Angie's RecipesMay 19, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    Totally refreshing and delicious, Cheah.

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  3. FionMay 19, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Hi ,I just bought some fresh lychee, its too sour to eat,think I gotta try this sorbet ..haha
    Tks for sharing

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  4. Aunty Young（安迪漾）May 19, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Soke Hah, your sorbet looks really refreshing and delicious! A definite must-try during hot weather. Thanks for sharing it to BREE!

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 19, 2015 at 10:17 PM

      You're most welcome and this is definitely a very refreshing dessert!

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  5. Medeja- CranberryJamMay 19, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    This must taste very refreshing!

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  6. Jasline @ Foodie BakerMay 20, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    This sorbet looks so refreshing and delicious! Love the combination of lychee and lemon together. I've been seeing so many ice cream recipes lately, feel like making some!

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  7. ann lowMay 20, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Cheah, I love sorbet with lychee. Sounds so refreshing ~

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  8. mui muiMay 21, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Cheah,
    Lychee and lime ...yum yum !!
    I am going to grab a can of lychee and make this ..hehe
    Between I have try out your yogurt pear muffins..they are good!
    mui

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    1. Sokehah cheahMay 21, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      Thanks for trying out the yoghurt pear muffins recipe, glad that you like them :)

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  9. PHMay 21, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Cheah, I'll have to agree that this combination is very refreshing!

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