Peanut Free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sorbet
Cool, refreshing, and deeply chocolatey, this peppermint sorbet is the kind of frozen dessert that feels genuinely special without requiring an ice cream machine or any complicated equipment. The base comes together with just water, maple syrup, and a bright hit of peppermint extract, then gets folded with finely chopped dark chocolate on the final scrape for those satisfying little pockets of richness in every bite. Because the whole thing is built from straightforward pantry ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no store-bought sorbet label scanning, no "may contain" anxiety. The fork-scraping method is surprisingly meditative and produces a beautifully granular, slushy texture that melts on your tongue in the best possible way. Peppermint and dark chocolate is a classic pairing for a reason, and the lemon juice adds just enough brightness to keep the flavor from feeling heavy. This is an impressive make-ahead dessert that stores well and scoops beautifully after a few minutes on the counter.
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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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