Luscious, THREE INGREDIENT Chocolate Sorbet...Works For Me Wednesday

When our fearless leader, Kristen of We Are THAT Family, deemed this Works For Me Wednesday "Summer Recipes Edition," I knew just what I would make!

This Chocolate Sorbet comes from The Ultimate Ice Cream Book by Bruce Weinstein (great book). It's so simple and so decadent tasting, I don't know why I don't make it ALL THE TIME!!!

3 ingredients...that's it. It's dairy-free, gluten-free, fat-free, but more importantly....IT'S GOOD!!!

Chocolate Sorbet
(adapted from The Ultimate Ice Cream Book)

2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 c. dutch-process cocoa powder

Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the cocoa and continue whisking until the mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, whisking constantly.

Remove from heat and strain into a bowl. Let cool several minutes on the counter, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

Stir the mixture and add to your ice cream machine, following the manufacturer's instructions. Remove and place in a freezer safe container; press plastic wrap down onto the top to prevent freezer-burn. Let harden a few hours. ENJOY! :)

A few more ice cream recipes to cool you off this summer:

30 comments

Stacy HooverJune 30, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Oh, this looks so good!!! The color reminds me of an Oreo, and I LOVE Oreos!!! Can't wait to give it a try with my brand new ice cream maker!!! Thanks for sharing!
Kristen M.June 30, 2009 at 11:08 PM
This post makes me happy. I'm running out to the store to buy cocoa asap!
MollyJune 30, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Yum! I might make this tomorrow! I need some chocolate!
Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeJuly 1, 2009 at 2:02 AM
Yum! This looks great!
JackieJuly 1, 2009 at 3:52 AM
Sounds super tasty! Thanks for sharing...
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)July 1, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Okay, that really does sound simple. Time to dust off the ice cream machine that's buried somewhere in my cupboards!
AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 5:55 AM
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SnoWhiteJuly 1, 2009 at 6:40 AM
That looks amazing... and I was just looking for a dairy-free, gluten-free recipe to have for dessert when my mother-in-law comes in two weeks -- this is it! Thanks!
Erin @ Closing TimeJuly 1, 2009 at 7:35 AM
YUM!! This looks so good!!
TracyJuly 1, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Wow that looks good!
TidyMomJuly 1, 2009 at 8:06 AM
oooh, thanks! We need a new recipe for the ice cream machine! and you can't get more simple than this!!

Where can I find dutch-process cocoa powder? do they sell it at the grocery store? or can I just use the Hershey's cocoa?

~TidyMom
bridget {bake at 350}July 1, 2009 at 8:15 AM
TidyMom...look for it right with the regular cocoa. Your grocery store should have it. Hershey's labels theirs as "Special Dark" now...you really have to look at the package to see if it's "dutched." Yes, regular would work just perfect. That's actually what the original recipe calls for. :)
cookies and cupsJuly 1, 2009 at 8:37 AM
um, this sounds like the best thing EVER!! making this tonight!
JennieJuly 1, 2009 at 8:45 AM
I haven't even had a second cup of coffee this morning and I've already made this ice cream! Perfect! My in-laws are coming to stay for 2 weeks and my FIL was just told he's to lay off the dairy. I've been freaking out trying to figure out what to feed the man, at least now I've got a dessert! Thank you for the recipe!!!
TaraJuly 1, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Oh that looks heavenly!
MariannaJuly 1, 2009 at 8:55 AM
this is awesome- definately gonna have to try this in the kitchen!! the texture looks amazing considering the few ingredients in it!! thanks for the recipe!
Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetJuly 1, 2009 at 9:08 AM
I admit that I have never made a sorbet, but it looks delish especially since it is chocolate! :D
MichaelaJuly 1, 2009 at 9:09 AM
oh wow it looks so decadent!
Ryley @ That's My Family!July 1, 2009 at 10:39 AM
oh my gosh this looks so good!! I have been craving ice cream so badly every since i had to go dairy free for my baby!! I think I'll go home and get right on this! :)
Do you really have to let it sit in the refidgerator over night???
Ingrid_3BsJuly 1, 2009 at 10:41 AM
WOW, that is the darkest chocolate sorbet or ice cream I've ever seen!
~ingrid
BrandiJuly 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM
this look amazing and so easy!
死食薇薇July 1, 2009 at 11:06 AM
wow- almost jet black
sounds good- im guessing it would taste like chocolate syrup, the sauce you put on icecream and stuff
RisaJuly 1, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Wow, the color of that sorbet makes it look so incredible!
bridget {bake at 350}July 1, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Ryley...at least 2 hours or overnight. :)
MelJuly 1, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Good grannies it looks decadent!
YUM!
KristenJuly 2, 2009 at 8:26 AM
I'm going to try this! I can't believe it's lowfat!
JennyJuly 2, 2009 at 8:37 PM
/drool

That looks GOOD!! Omg now I have to run to the store for goodies. HAHA

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Niki JoleneJuly 5, 2009 at 1:20 PM
That looks absolutely sinful!

:)
StakiJuly 8, 2009 at 5:59 AM
Just had to try this, started at 8:17 & it's now 8:27 & it's done & this dishes washed, can't wait to try it.

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YUM!
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