Chocolate orange sorbet

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Chocolate and orange are great bedfellows and this recipe from Paul Ainsworth brings them together in a simply brilliant sorbet. It can be served alongside numerous desserts or just enjoyed by itself.

First published in 2015

Ingredients

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Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Blender

Method

1
Combine 150ml of water and 150g of caster sugar in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Heat until the sugar dissolves
  • 150g of caster sugar
  • 150ml of water
2
Remove from the heat and whisk in the chunks of chocolate until melted. Allow to cool slightly
3
Add the orange zest and remaining 600ml of water. Transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 600ml of water
4
If using an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into the machine and churn until a sorbet consistency is reached. Freeze until ready to use
5
Alternatively, pour into a container, cover, and store in the freezer, breaking up with a fork every half an hour or so until set. Once set, place in a blender and blitz until smooth. Store in the freezer
First published in 2015

Southampton-born Paul Ainsworth got his break courtesy of Gary Rhodes, whom he worked for three years. After that, he moved to Gordon Ramsay's organisation, working first at his flagship Royal Hospital Road restaurant and then with Marcus Wareing at Petrus.

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