Creamy Persimmon Sorbet with Black Tea

Inspired by techniques from Serious Eats.

Sorbet · Persimmon · International

Very ripe persimmons blend into a naturally creamy purée; a splash of strong black tea adds depth and a gentle tannic edge.

Prep15 min
Cook5 min
Total20 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving137 kcal
PremiumLow fatLow saturated fatSource of fibreGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
ServingsMakes 6
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

Based on the listed ingredients, none of the 14 major EU allergens. Always check product labels.

Method

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EU nutrition claims

  • Low fat: 0.3 g fat per 100 g (limit ≤ 3 g)
  • Low saturated fat: 0 g saturated fat per 100 g, 0% of energy (limits ≤ 1.5 g and ≤ 10%)
  • Source of fibre: 2.5 g fibre per 100 kcal (needs ≥ 1.5 g)

Per 100 g of the finished dish, worked out from the nutrition per serving and the lowest likely cooked weight (about 78 g a serving), so the true values are, if anything, lower. Thresholds from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

18.3 g per serving

36.6 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 73.2 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • ice-cream maker
  • blender
  • fine sieve
  • large jug
  • freezer container with lid
  • kettle

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy137 kcal
Protein0.5 g
Carbohydrate35.8 g
of which sugars30 g
of which free sugars18.3 g
Fat0.2 g
of which saturates0 g
Fibre3.4 g
Salt0.25 g

Protein per 100 kcal

0.4 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values