This layered dessert takes a few extra steps to make, but the results are worth it.
Photo by Karen Hermann
SERVES 8
1 pint lemon sorbet (or flavor of choice)
6 ounces fresh quartered strawberries (or chopped seasonal fruit)
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt
1 pint mango sorbet (or flavor of choice)
Quartered or sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish
Fresh mint, for garnish
Line a freezer-proof, 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, overlapping the sides (for easy removal). Set aside. Soften lemon sorbet and, using a rubber spatula, spread on the bottom of loaf pan to form an even layer. Place in freezer until firm, about 1 hour.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring strawberries, sugar, vanilla and lemon extract to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer five minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool. Meanwhile, allow frozen yogurt to soften, 15–20 minutes, to a spreading consistency. Place in a medium bowl and gently fold strawberry mixture into yogurt and blend until yogurt turns pink. Smooth strawberry mixture evenly over firm lemon layer and return to freezer for another hour or until strawberry layer is firm.
Bring mango sorbet to room temperature, 15–20 minutes. Place in a medium bowl and stir until spreading consistency. Spread evenly over strawberry layer, cover with plastic film and return to freezer overnight to completely freeze.
When ready to serve, peel away the plastic film and invert onto a serving tray. Also remove the second film from the bottom. Slice with a knife that has been soaked in a cup of hot water and dried. Serve immediately, garnished with strawberries and mint.
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