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Pomegranate Sorbet Parfait

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Photo by Christopher Testani

Who needs cranberries when you can have pomegranate juice?

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

3 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup labneh (Lebanese strained yogurt) or plain whole-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
3/4 cup mild honey, (such as clover)

Special equipment:

An ice cream maker

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl or measuring glass and stir to dissolve sugar. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container; cover and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

    Step 2

    When ready to serve, scoop some sorbet into coupe or short glasses or small bowls and top with a spoonful of labneh, then some pistachios and black sesame seeds; drizzle with honey. Repeat layers once more to create a parfait.

  2. Do ahead

    Step 3

    Sorbet can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep frozen.

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