Tuesday, June 21, 2011

​Pineapple-Coconut Sorbet

Servings:8 servings, 1/2 cup each
Prep: 25 mins
Total: 2 hrs
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup  lite coconut milk
1/2 cup  sugar
3 1/4-inch-thick slices  peeled fresh ginger, crushed
1   pineapple, (about 3 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored and cut into chunks
2 teaspoons  lime juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine coconut milk, sugar and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain into a large bowl.
2. Place pineapple in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the pineapple puree to the coconut milk mixture and whisk until blended. Whisk in lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
3. Pour the pineapple mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Alternatively, freeze mixture in a shallow metal pan until solid, about 6 hours. Break into chunks and process in a food processor until smooth.)
4. Serve immediately or transfer to a storage container and let harden in the freezer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve in chilled dishes.

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. | Equipment: Ice cream maker or food processor

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 157, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 6 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 233 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 120%. Exchanges: Fruit 1.5, Other Carbohydrate 1.