Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

Published July 30, 2024

Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries
David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.
Total Time
35 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling
Rating
4(36)
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This light, easy dessert blends a fresh peach purée and yogurt. No ice cream machines are necessary, just a touch of gelatin for structure, and a stint in your freezer. For that matter, it tastes wonderful even without freezing. Leave skins on the fruit for a peachy color.

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Ingredients

Yield:About 1 quart
  • 1cup granulated sugar
  • 1tablespoon gelatin powder (from 1 package)
  • 2cups chopped peaches or nectarines, puréed
  • cups plain whole-milk yogurt
  • Raspberries or peach slices, for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

143 calories; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 30 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 23 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir together sugar, gelatin and peach purée in a medium saucepan and let sit for 10 minutes. Prepare an ice bath while you wait.

  2. Step 2

    Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until it turns a shade darker in color, then strain mixture through a fine-meshed sieve into a large bowl. Set bowl over ice and let mixture cool for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  3. Step 3

    Add yogurt to the mixture and whisk to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Pour into a 1-quart loaf pan or glass pie pan. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  5. Step 5

    To serve, scoop out and arrange on dessert plates. Garnish with raspberries and peach slices, if you wish.

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I realize this is not super helpful for people following the recipe, but I converted this to a peach custard/ mousse that is so so good. What I did: rough puréed 3 cups of peaches and nectarines (to use up what I had), then added 1/3 cup of sugar and 2 T (2 packets) of gelatin. I let that bloom then heated to a simmer until dark gold, removed from the heat to cool, and mixed 2.25 cups of vanilla yogurt in without straining the puree. I put it in the refrigerator to set.

I’ve made this twice, 1st with white nectarines and then with yellow peaches. Left skins on and blended them in a high speed blender. I strained the 1st, but lost too much pulp, so didn’t strain the 2nd. Used gelatine in the 1st, but the texture was a bit gummy. I looked at “Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream” under stabilizers, and chose tapioca flour. I used 1 tsp tapioca flour mixed into ~ 1 oz cold water, stirred in after cooking. Residual heat is enough. Texture is smooth. Highly recommend it.

Thank you, nuriya75, for tips on revising this recipe into a mousse. My partner must restrict his sugar, and your revisions made for a delicious dessert. Once the mousse has set, just place the raspberries on top and, voila, you have a lovely presentation.

I used a hand blender and skipped the straining step. I put the mixture in a glass pie pan- the shallow pan makes it easier to cut frozen slices. The best piece was after it was in the freezer for a few hours, still a bit soft. Delicious with raspberries and mint leaves. After that, it froze solid and was less enjoyable.

I am allergic to peaches and other stone fruit. Has anyone made this with berries?

I’ve read many ice cream recipes which occasionally suggest adding a couple TBSP of liquor to combat iciness. I’m making this tonight so will report back.

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