Starlight Citrus Sorbet
A refreshing sorbet with bright citrus flavor and a silky texture, inspired by the brilliance of starlight. This quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs oranges, lemons, grapefruit for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 4 large (peeled and segmented) oranges
- 2 large (peeled and segmented) lemons
- 2 large (peeled and segmented) grapefruit
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Puree oranges, lemons, and grapefruit in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp; set aside.
- Step 2: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lime juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool completely.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk fruit puree, cooled syrup, and mascarpone until smooth and creamy. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions (about 25-30 minutes).
- Step 4: Freeze for 2-3 hours until firm; serve chilled with fresh fruit garnish.
