Plum and Crème Fraîche Sorbet

Similar to sour cream, though less tangy and thicker, crème fraîche is available in gourmet markets and specialty stores.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 4 1/2  cups  chopped ripe plums (about 2 pounds)
• 1 1/4  cups  sugar
• 1/2  cup  crème fraîche

Preparation

1. Combine plums and sugar in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Let mixture stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

2. Place plum mixture in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine sieve over a large bowl; discard solids. Add crème fraîche, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cover and chill. Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container; cover ice cream, and freeze 1 hour or until firm.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

231

Fat:

5.8g (sat 3.3g,mono 1.9g,poly 0.2g)

Protein:

1.3g

Carbohydrate:

45g

Fiber:

1.6g

Cholesterol:

14mg

Iron:

0.1mg

Sodium:

5mg

Calcium:

5mg