Mango Sorbet With Kaffir Lime and Mint Simple Syrup Topped With Borage Flowers
By: Melissa Peterman
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:21pm

Ingredients




1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 kaffir lime leaves, chiffonade
6 fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
1 cup Mango sorbet
Borage flowers, optional

Preparation

1 Make a kaffir lime and mint simple syrup by adding sugar, water, lime and mint leaves to a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stir and steep for 5 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and cool completely. 2 Divide mango sorbet into 4 small dishes. Drizzle a small amount of simple syrup over each mango scoop. Top with an optional borage flower.

About


This recipe was created as an intermezzo in between courses of a longer menu, although it's great on it's own for a dessert.