Almond Free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sorbet
Cool, minty, and studded with shards of dark chocolate, this sorbet is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without being heavy. The base comes together with just water, maple syrup, and a bright hit of peppermint extract, making it naturally dairy-free and completely free of tree nuts — no swaps or substitutions needed. That matters more than it sounds, because plenty of store-bought frozen desserts are produced on shared lines with almond-based products, leaving labels full of "may contain" warnings that make a simple treat feel complicated. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The fork-scraping method builds a beautifully granular, slushy texture over a few hours — no ice cream machine required — and folding in finely chopped dark chocolate on the final pass gives you those satisfying little pockets of bittersweet crunch in every scoop. A touch of fresh lemon juice keeps the flavor lively and stops the sweetness from going flat once frozen. It's the kind of recipe that rewards a little patience with something genuinely impressive.
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6 servings
For the sorbet base
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, maple syrup, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until the maple syrup is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 2
Stir in the peppermint extract and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the peppermint level — the flavor should be bright and forward, as it will mellow slightly once frozen.
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