Tree Nut Free Peppermint Chocolate Chip Sorbet
Cool, refreshing, and deeply chocolatey, this peppermint sorbet is the kind of frozen dessert that feels genuinely indulgent without relying on cream, eggs, or any nut-based ingredients. 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 bittersweet crunch. Because the whole thing is built from scratch, you sidestep the "may contain" label anxiety that comes with so many store-bought frozen treats. The fork-scraping technique is surprisingly meditative — every pass through the pan builds that perfect granular, slushy texture that makes sorbet so satisfying to eat. A squeeze of lemon juice keeps the flavor lively and stops the sweetness from going flat, which means every spoonful tastes clean and bright even straight from the freezer. It's a great make-ahead option for entertaining, and it scoops beautifully after just a few minutes on the counter if it's been sitting overnight.
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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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