Strawberry Basil Sorbet (no Ice Cream Maker Necessary!)

4 steps · 45 min total

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1. 01

   Prepare Strawberries

   Hull and slice the strawberries. Transfer the prepared strawberries to a blender or food processor.

   ≈ 5 min
2. 02

   Blend Base Mixture

   Add the 2 tablespoons honey and 1/4 cup basil leaves to the blender with the strawberries. Process until the mixture is completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed to catch any stray basil bits.

   ≈ 3 min
3. 03

   Chill and Partially Freeze

   Pour the strawberry mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container, like a metal baking dish. Place it in the freezer for 30 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 10 minutes. This helps break up any ice crystals and keeps the mixture from freezing solid, aiming for a slushy consistency.

   ≈ 30 min
4. 04

   Final Blend and Serve

   Transfer the chilled, slushy strawberry mixture back to the blender. Add the 1 teaspoon basil oil. Blend again until the mixture is light, smooth, and has a soft, scoopable sorbet-like consistency. Serve it right away.

   ≈ 7 min