Definition of «sorbet»

Sorbet is a sweet and refreshing dessert that typically consists of fruit puree, sugar, water, and sometimes alcohol. It's often served as an intermediate course between the appetizer and main course in French cuisine or as a palate cleanser during a meal. The base for sorbet is usually made from fresh fruits like lemon, lime, raspberry, strawberry, mango, or peach. It's typically low in fat and calories making it a light and healthy treat.

Usage examples

I made a refreshing strawberry sorbet for dessert.
The fancy restaurant offered a palate-cleansing lemon sorbet between courses.
We enjoyed a scoop of mango sorbet on a hot summer day.
The sorbet machine quickly churns out delicious and creamy treats.
The guests were delighted by the colorful assortment of sorbets at the ice cream parlor.
The sorbet recipe calls for fresh fruits, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice.
Would you like raspberry or coconut sorbet to accompany your pie?
The sorbet melts in your mouth, leaving a burst of fruity flavors.
Our dinner party ended with a homemade watermelon sorbet as a light and refreshing finale.
The gelato shop offers a variety of flavors, including sorbet options for those who prefer a dairy-free treat.

Phrases with «sorbet»

Sentences with «sorbet»

Place 4 melon baller scoops of sorbet in the bottom of a champagne glass. (experimentalepicurean.com)
It made lemon sorbet in the same amount of time. (idealhome.co.uk)
I'll be serving my Chocolate Sorbet with Chocolate Chunk and Roasted Chocolate Nibs. (thewholegang.org)
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Definition of «sorbet»

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Phrases with «sorbet»

Sentences with «sorbet»

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