Yummy Mango-Coconut Sorbet

[Jessica]

I made this sorbet from the Epicurious site because it got very good reviews.
It is superb and easy to prepare, although you need to allow time for the sugar syrup to chill. The cream of coconut is rich, but the 1/4 cup gives the sorbet a very creamy texture. I added a little more lime juice and zest than this called for because I love lime, and mango is so sweet.
This only makes a pint so you might want to double it for company.
Can't wait for dessert...

COCONUT MANGO SORBET


3/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 large mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup well-stirred canned cream of coconut
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
a pinch of freshly grated lime zest

In a small saucepan boil the water with the sugar, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, and remove the pan from the heat. Let the syrup cool to room temperature and chill it, covered, until it is cold. In a blender purée the mango with the pineapple juice, the cream of coconut, the lime juice, the zest, and the syrup until the mixture is smooth. Freeze the mixture in an ice-cream freezer according to the manufacturer's instructions.

[Mamasue]

Sounds very refreshing Jessica! Thanks for posting and sharing. I will add this to my sorbet file for future tastings. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Luv to Cook]

Thanks for this one Jessica. I made a sample batch last nite and it was soooo good! I am going to make it for Father's Day...he is gonna love it!

Anita

[Jessica]

Anita, I am so glad you liked it. I ate the last serving of ours last night and I plan to make more next week.

[Packy]

Can you just freeze it in a regular freezer? I don't have an ice cream maker/freezer appliance. The Naked Chef made some sorbet last week and he just put his in his regular little bitty freezer. What is up with that little frig of his?

[Luv to Cook]

Packy, I just put it in a tupperware container and froze it. It worked great. You just kinda scrape it out with a spoon or ice-cream scoop. I highly recommend this...it is a perfect summer sorbet!

Anita

[KValley]

Forgive the silly question, but is canned cream of coconut the same as canned coconut milk? If not, where in the grocery store would one find cream of coconut?

TIA! Julie

[Luv to Cook]

Julie,

I think it's called Coco Lopez...it is not the same as cocunut milk. I usually find it with the drink mixer selections (margarita mix, sour mix, etc). It is really thick and you have to stir it well to incorporate it together.

Hope that helps!
Anita

[KValley]

Gracias, Anita! This recipe sounds so good- two of my favorite summer flavors http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Jessica]

I think The Naked Chef uses a small refrigerator because in Europe, people shop more often. A lot of people don't keep stocked refrigerators the way we do.

Re: cream of coconut. If you live in a state (like mine) that does not sell liquor in the grocery store, you can find it in the mixer section of any liquor store. You have to stir it up before you use it.

Does anyone know how long cream of coconut keeps in the fridge?

[JennieL]

Just made this and it's easy and delicious. No fresh mangos in the market today, so I used frozen.

[Mamasue]

JennyL or anyone....I have a bag of frozen mango from TJ. Do you think one mango is about one cup. I have all the ingredients and want make this tonight or tomorrow. Thanks http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Cancel this request....I found my answer. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by Mamasue (edited 06-16-2001).]

[Mamasue]

Jessica....Thanks again for the recipe. I made it today and it is awesome! I took your advice and added a little more lime zest. The recipe makes just enough for us. I am on a mission to look for more great tasting sorbets. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Oh, and I took the rest of the coconut cream and measured it in 1/4 cup packages (mini ziplock bags) and freezing it for future use.

[Jessica]

Thanks for the coconut cream freezing tip, mamasue. I will do that tonight.

[Terrytx]

Another thumbs up for this recipe! I love it.

[Jessica]

I froze my cream of coconut in an ice cube tray--two cubes equals about 1/4 cup.

[Mamasue]

Jessica...did your cream of coconut cubes harden? Mine didn't...but thats okay. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Jessica]

They did not freeze solid so I left them in the tray. I am sure that illustrates just how much fat is in this stuff--maybe I will use even less the next time I make it.