Tomato sorbet with mint
4 servings
285 minutes
Tomato sorbet with mint is an exquisite dessert that embodies the freshness and gastronomic sophistication of French cuisine. Its roots trace back to the traditions of combining sweet and spicy flavors characteristic of Mediterranean regions. The bright, refreshing taste of ripe tomatoes perfectly harmonizes with subtle notes of mint, basil, and marjoram, creating an amazing balance of sweetness and acidity. This sorbet impresses with its versatility: it can serve as a light aperitif, an original accompaniment to a main dish, or an unusual dessert for a summer evening. Serving it with a slice of lemon enhances its freshness, while the texture of the icy treat provides true delight. Such sorbet is the embodiment of bold culinary experiments where traditional ingredients gain a new resonance.
1
Peel the tomatoes and chop them finely. Also chop the onion finely. Place the tomatoes, onion, mint, basil, and marjoram in a pot and cook on low heat, stirring, for 30 minutes.
- Tomatoes: 1.5 kg
- Onion: 1 piece
- Fresh mint: 1 piece
- Basil: to taste
- Marjoram: to taste
2
Remove the herbs, cool the tomatoes, then blend them and transfer to a freezer-safe container. Mix in tomato puree, lemon juice, and sugar. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours.
- Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon: 2.5 pieces
- Cane sugar: 2 tablespoons
3
Take the sorbet out of the freezer, carefully crush it, and serve in cups with a slice of lemon on the rim.
- Lemon: 2.5 pieces