Lemon Sorbet

What is it?

Bright lemon and water are churned into a smooth frozen sorbet, with the fruit's sharpness doing most of the work. It's a simple dairy-free dessert, usually scooped straight from the tub once softened a little, and it sits on the lighter, icier end of the frozen dessert shelf. In the frozen range, it's more about citrus and texture than cream or richness, so you get a clean snap of flavour rather than something milky. The lemon hits with a bright acidity that wakes up the palate, balanced by just enough sugar to keep it scoopable rather than rock-hard. It works as a palate cleanser, a light dessert after a heavy meal, or a base for an affogato-style pour of limoncello.