Prep
15m
Freeze
30m
Serves
4
Discover the refreshing taste of Ricotta and Lemon Sorbet, a perfect choice for easy ricotta dessert recipes that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients (5)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
1 tbsp lemon zest
Steps (6)
Prepare the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Mix the ricotta and lemon: In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth.
Combine with syrup: Add the cooled sugar syrup to the ricotta mixture and blend until well combined.
Chill the mixture: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until it starts to firm up.
Freeze the sorbet: Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a sorbet-like consistency. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
Serve: Scoop the sorbet into bowls or glasses and serve immediately, or store in the freezer until ready to serve.
Additional tips
- To make more: Double the ingredients to make about 8 servings.
- For a smoother texture, strain the ricotta mixture through a fine mesh sieve before freezing.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or extra lemon zest for a decorative touch.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.