Coconut Basil Sorbet
By: Rita
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 7:47am

Ingredients




1 1/2 cups whole or 2% milk
1 14 ounce can coconut milk (you can use low fat)
1/2 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
10 basil leaves
2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Optional:  toasted coconut for garnish

Preparation

1 Add water and sugar to a saucepan.  Heat just until the sugar is dissolved.  Add the basil leaves and stir.   Remove from heat. 2 Pour into a bowl and cool completely. 3 Combine the milk, canned coconut milk and coconut. 4 Refrigerate until chilled. 5 Place in ice cream maker and process. 6 When completed, add to a container and freeze. 7 After completely frozen, serve. 8 Option:  Top with toasted coconut.

Comments:
Melissa Peterman

Thank you for adding this Rita! Looks so refreshing!
Rita

Hi Melissa:
Try it, you will be hooked.  I am new to the blog.  I will be adding recipes from time to time.
Ciao,
Rita