Cold Desserts Recipes - Mixed Berry Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients

• 225g/8oz strawberries (hulled)

• 225g/8oz redcurrants (stalks removed)

• 150ml/1/4pt water (plus 2 tablespoons extra)

• 100g/4oz caster sugar

• 150ml/1/4pt sparkling white wine

• 2 egg whites

Serves 6

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Method:

1. Place the strawberries and redcurrants in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons water. Cook for about 10 minutes, until soft. Push through a sieve to make a puree.

2. Dissolve the sugar in 150ml/1/4pt water over a low heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Leave to cool for 1 hour.

3. Stir the wine and fruit puree into the cooled syrup. Pour into a shallow freezer container and leave for 3 hours.

4. Transfer the frozen mixture to a chilled basin and break up with a fork. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture.

5. Return to the freezer for 3 hours. Transfer to the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to soften.