Kriek Cherry Sorbet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

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A bright, tart sorbet infused with cherry lambic beer and fresh cherries, perfect for a refreshing palate cleanser. This Belgian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers kriek, pitted cherries, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup kriek
1 cup pitted cherries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves, then cool completely.
Step 2: Blend 1 cup kriek, 1 cup pitted cherries, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
Step 3: Whisk cooled sugar syrup into the cherry mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Pour into an ice cream maker and churn for 20 minutes until thickened, or freeze in a shallow dish, stirring every 30 minutes for 2 hours until firm.