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Chocolate-Tangerine Sorbet

There are folks who can’t imagine dessert without chocolate, while others aren’t happy unless they get something with citrus. Sometimes I can’t decide which I feel like. Am I in the mood for something citrusy? Or am I having a chocolate craving that needs to be satisfied? Here’s a happy truce that marries the two flavors in perfect harmony and is guaranteed to please everyone.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 quart (1 liter)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) water
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
6 ounces (170 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) freshly squeezed tangerine juice (from 6 to 8 tangerines, depending on variety)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium, nonreactive saucepan, heat the water and sugar, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat.

    Step 2

    Add the chocolate and whisk until it’s melted. Whisk in the tangerine juice. Purée the mixture in a blender until smooth.

    Step 3

    Chill the mixture thoroughly, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  2. Perfect Pairings

    Step 4

    Almond Butterscotch Cookie Cups (page 227) are good vessels for Chocolate-Tangerine Sorbet. Drizzle a bit of Lean Chocolate Sauce (page 165) over the top, or serve with Candied Citrus Peel (page 178) made with orange zest.

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