This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie was selected by Steph of A Whisk and A Spoon: creamy dark chocolate sorbet. I actually made this recipe about a month ago in an effort to get ahead, but it would really have been a nice treat during the heat wave of the past week. The good thing is, it’s so simple I can make it again without much effort (once I figure out how to jam my ice cream canister into my packed freezer, that is). There are only 4 ingredients – milk, water, sugar and bittersweet chocolate; they’re boiled on the stove for 5 minutes and once they’ve been chilled, your sorbet is ready to be churned. The chocolate-mint combo is pretty irresistible to me, so I took Dorie’s suggestion in the “playing around” section to mix in peppermint extract. I waited until I was ready to churn the sorbet mixture before adding the extract, and then added it little by little, sampling at each step, until it had just enough mint flavor for me.
When I tried my first bite, I was surprised by just how rich and creamy the sorbet was – it felt very indulgent. The chocolate flavor really shines, so be sure to use chocolate you love. With some ice creams I’m tempted to grab the carton and a spoon and head to the couch, but not this one. The richness meant a few bites was all I could handle, and that’s a very good thing. My sorbet was a bit grainy, unfortunately – not sure if the chocolate didn’t melt fully or maybe I churned it a tad too long. I’ve noticed several of the other TWD members commented that their sorbet was really melty and soft, but I didn’t have that issue.
The sorbet is definitely worthy of a repeat here. First, though, Shane’s requested I recreate the chocolate gelato we enjoyed on vacation…twist my arm 🙂 Many thanks to Steph for hosting this week. You can find the recipe on her blog or on page 431 of Baking: From My Home to Yours.
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OO!! Peppermint!! Soft, melty and minty!! Perfect!!
Beautiful pic.
This looks so delicious!! Love your pictures! 🙂
so vibrant, the flavor must be intense.
This sounds wonderful. I’ve never made a sorbet in my ice cream maker, but I think chocolate peppermint would be the way I need to start out.
I love this flavour combination! So yummy.
I’m definitely trying the peppermint version around the holidays. I loved this one and couldn’t get enough of it! 🙂
I’ve seen chocolate sorbet in cartons at the grocery store, but I never really thought of trying it. But your chocolate sorbet looks really, truelly tasty. 🙂
This looks so good Tracey! I can see having this to cool down during the Summer and maybe adding a scoop of it to hot chocolate in the Winter. YUM!
Your picture is amazing! I have to make this. I hear it calling my name.
This looks ah-mazing! Chocolate + Peppermint = my FAVE combination!! And it’s just a bonus it’s ice cream (sorbet) 😀
This looks so refreshing, using peppermint is genius, my two favorites paired, chocolate and peppermint!
It really looks so delicious….chocolate and mint. I’m going to read your recipe because I don’t churn my sorbet after it freezes and maybe I should…
Oh my gosh, I can’t get my canister back into my freezer either! I was surprised by how creamy this was too – fabulous!
This sounds lovely… I love peppermint and chocolate!
Mine wasn’t super melty either, and I have no idea why! I used very dark chocolate though, so maybe that’s it? Yours looks wonderful, Tracey.
I’m sure I’ll be making this many times, so I’ll definitely try the mint variation at some point. I can’t wait to see your chocolate gelato, too. =)
Tracey, this sounds (and looks) delicious. With good reviews from both you and Margot, I think I have to give this a try. I have never had chocolate sorbet because I always thought it wouldn’t be rich and cream like ice cream. I love your additional of peppermint extract. Yum.
Tried a similar combo in Baskin Robbins. But this ones even better 🙂
I’m so glad someone tried the peppermint! It’s definitely now on my ‘to do’ list.
Great photos! You scoops looks so perfect and solid, mine melted after only 10 seconds. 😀
yummmmm i’m definitely going to try a peppermint version!
The peppermint version sounds wonderful. I’m impressed you made it a month ahead of time! Mine didn’t get very melty either.
Mmmm, peppermint and chocolate. It’s gorgeous!
I commented on this yesterday morning but for some reason it didn’t show up. It was probably too early and I didn’t push the right button…anyway…thanks for leaving this in our freezer. It was so chocolatey with just that hint of mint. Delicious! Thanks again, Tracey.
wow–yours was so scoopable. the firmness i wish mine had! thanks for making it this week. i’ll have to give the peppermint version a try next.
Picture perfect Tracey! Love the flavor combo. You’re reminding me that I have to make more use of my ice cream maker before the summer is over.
Tracey, I just bought an ice cream maker and this was the first recipe I made. My version came out exactly like yours, including the gritty texture. Did you ever figure out what was causing it? I know I got a good melt on the chocolate (brought it to a boil very slowly) but it still feels like there is very fine sand in it. It’s still delicious but I’d love to improve the texture.