Fresh Strawberry Sorbet with Shortbread Cookies

A refreshing homemade strawberry sorbet made with fresh strawberries and lime juice, served alongside crisp shortbread cookies. This elegant dessert combines the sweet-tart flavors of fresh strawberries with a simple sugar syrup for the perfect frozen treat.

6 servings
5 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups quartered hulled fresh strawberries (about 18 ounces) plus additional whole strawberries for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 12 pieces Shortbread cookies

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine 1 cup water and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and chill until cold.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Puree quartered strawberries in processor until smooth. Add lime juice and sugar syrup; process until blended. Chill mixture until cold, about 1 hour.

    65 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer strawberry mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon sorbet into container; cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.

    240 min

  4. 4.

    Scoop sorbet into individual glasses or bowls; garnish with strawberries. Serve Shortbread Cookies alongside.

    5 min

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