The Lemon Myrtle in this recipe, combined with the sweetness & sourness of the sorbet, was ethereal.
A pinch of the scented herb from Gryphon Tea gives this dessert an exotic feel, perfect for the festive season & leaves you yelling for more!
Ingredients:
150g Sugar
300ml Water
6 Lemons
1 Egg-white
1 tsp Lemon Myrtle
Method:
Chk out another recipe using the aromatic herb: Pan-Seared Scallops in Lemon Myrtle Cream
Ingredients:
150g Sugar
300ml Water
6 Lemons
1 Egg-white
1 tsp Lemon Myrtle
Method:
- Combine sugar & water in a pot & boil till sugar dissolves. Wash lemons. Using a peeler, add rind thinly from 1 lemon. Throw in lemon myrtle & simmer for 2 mins. * Keep some rind for toppings.
- Leave to cool. Drain & transfer to a tray & chill.
- Cut off lemon tops. Squeeze lemons & add juice to syrup. Freeze for about 4hrs.
- Scrap off everything inside lemons using a spoon & retain as containers.
- Using a food processor, add egg-white to lemon mixture & beat till smooth.
- Put back into tray & freeze for another 4hrs.
- Scoop sorbet into lemon shells. Top with lemon rind & herb, & leave your guests screaming for more!
Chk out another recipe using the aromatic herb: Pan-Seared Scallops in Lemon Myrtle Cream
The Lemon Sorbet looks amazing - very clever to use the lemon as a serving dish!
ReplyDeleteAnn, so glad I caught your attention with this dessert! You're really fast. Hahaha! Thks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteooo so since...the 1st pic had me wondring how you put the writing there but after reading till end I know alredy. Very clever idea.
ReplyDeleteSmall Kuching, it's so fun playing with the glitters! It's back to school! Hahaha!
ReplyDeletewhat is Lemon Myrtle?
ReplyDeleteJolene, it's an aromatic herb & you can read all about it in my previous post: Pan-Seared Scallops in Lemon Myrtle Cream. Wonderful spice to add into your dishes :)
ReplyDeleteomg...sooooooooooper ..;)
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
Very impressive and simply love the color, sure must been wonderful in taste.
ReplyDeleteYo! I really love how you present your food - so appealing and so appetitizing!
ReplyDeleteJay, hahaha! Thks!
ReplyDeleteNava, it's another great dish for entertaining :)
Doris, u're simply a doll! Thks!
Wow it looks amazingly yummy! I love lemon sorbet :) And great idea for using the lemon to serve up the sorbet! Your food pictures always make me feel hungry heh.
ReplyDeleteRachael, I'm delighted to have another foodie friend! Thks so much for your wonderful comments!
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley, This is such a lovely recipe! I've never used lemon myrtle but after seeing this I will need to try! This is such a light and refreshing dessert...it would also be a wonderful intermezzo course!! Beautiful! Merry Christmas my friend♥
ReplyDeleteRebecka, I'm really pleased to see u dropping by so often & appreciate your kind words. God bless & Merry X'mas to u & your family too!
ReplyDeleteShirley, I'm so mouth watering with this Lemon Sorbet. Very creative! I want to bookmark for the weekend so everyone can try it!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas ☺
What a beautiful and festive dessert, Shirley! So creative of you to serve your sorbet on the lemon shells!
ReplyDeleteShirley, this looks so refreshing! Love your presentation in the lemon shells, too! Off to check out your recipes... :)
ReplyDeleteAnn, thks & hope u've fun! Merry X'mas!
ReplyDeleteTina, the lemon shells make excellent serving cups & they look lovely.
Kimby, thks & I'm really, really looking fwd. Happy holidays, dear!
This looks absolutely delicious! I love ice cream and sorbet year round...yes even when it is freezing outside in Chicago :D
ReplyDeleteawesome!
ReplyDeleteit is so nice to been serve!
Yummy!
Bessie, u've made me look at u at a different angle. Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteWendy, awesome to have u here! Happy holidays!
so pretty!!! that yellow thing looks yummy! am not a fAN of sorbet but this looks really good , with the giltters and all!:))
ReplyDeleteit sounds simple and suitable for beginner like me :) i love this really alot!
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very nice ;)
ReplyDeleteCharles, u're go crazy with this lemon sorbet! Hohoho!
ReplyDeleteFish, really nice to know that! Now u've no excuse not to step into d kitchen. Heehee!
Aemy, Merry Xmas!
Merry Christmas to you & your family too, Shirley. Sorry that I'm late again. A lot of catching to do.lol! However, wishing you all the very best. I bet you had a great time back then. And also congrats on your featuring post. You deserved it.
ReplyDeleteAnd not forgetting to wish you a very Happy 2012 as well. May all the good things coming to you. ((hugs))
Blessings,
Kristy
That is just so beautiful Shirley! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteKristy, it's good to hear from u again & thks for your warm wishes! All the best for 2012 & Happy Blogging!
ReplyDeleteAlisha, I'm glad it caught your attention too! Happy holidays!