Heart Healthy Chocolate Sorbet

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian
Heart Healthy Chocolate Sorbet
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Enjoy a creamy chocolate sorbet that is surprisingly healthy. Sea salt, sugar, and high-quality cocoa powder come together in this easy, ice cream maker recipe.

Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
8
Calories
204

Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Ice cream maker required.

  2. Step 2

    Chop chocolate finely and place in a bowl. Combine water, sea salt and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. In small doses, whisk cocoa powder into simmering liquid to obtain a smooth syrup. Pour hot liquid over chopped chocolate and allow to melt, whisking to incorporate. Strain into a clean container; cover with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.

  3. Step 3

    The mixture may thicken slightly. Whisk mixture smooth and then freeze in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer sorbet to a clean airtight container and freeze at least two hours in the coldest part of your freezer before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1/2 cup

204
Calories
5
g
Fat
3
mg
Cholesterol
312
mg
Sodium
13
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
2
g
Fiber
2
g
Protein

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