26 March 2025

Frozen Kaffir Lime Sorbet Cups

Name: Frozen Kaffir Lime Sorbet Cups
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 pieces kaffir limes (tops trimmed, bases levelled; some flesh reserved); 140 g water; 30 g superfine sugar; 70 g glucose powder; 3 g super neutrose (sorbet stabiliser); 700 g kaffir lime pulp (plus reserved flesh)

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Fragrant kaffir limes hollowed and filled with sorbet for a bold citrus dessert that’s naturally refreshing, dairy-free and easy to make ahead.

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Frozen Kaffir Lime Sorbet Cups

These kaffir lime sorbet cups use hollowed kaffir limes as the shell for a strongly aromatic citrus sorbet. The result is a small frozen dessert with a sharper flavor profile than standard lime sorbet.

Sorbet Base

The sorbet is made with kaffir lime pulp, sugar, glucose powder, and super neutrose. The stabilizers help the texture stay smoother and make it easier to pipe into the shells after freezing.

Frozen Shells

Freezing the lime shells before filling helps the sorbet set quickly and keeps the shape cleaner during assembly. Leaving space at the top also makes it easier to replace the lids neatly.

Serving Notes

These cups work well as a small dessert, a palate cleanser, or part of a warm-weather menu. Because they hold in the freezer well, they can be assembled in stages.

Tips

Chill the base fully before churning
Freeze the shells until very firm
Do not overfill the limes
Add zest if you want more aroma

Frozen Kaffir Lime Sorbet Cups

RecipeShare Test Kitchen

Fragrant kaffir limes hollowed and filled with sorbet for a bold citrus dessert that’s naturally refreshing, dairy-free and easy to make ahead.

Desserts

Low Calorie

Low Fat

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

275 mins

Servings

Chef's Tips

Freeze the kaffir lime shells until very firm so the sorbet sets quickly without melting.
Chill the sorbet base thoroughly before churning for a smoother, finer texture.
Do not overfill the limes—leave a little space so the tops sit neatly without squeezing out the sorbet.
For extra aroma, zest one kaffir lime into the pulp before blending.

Tools Used

Mixing Bowls Saucepan Whisk Immersion BlenderCutting BoardIce Cream MakerPiping BagFreezer-safe Container

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Ingredients

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Kaffir Lime Shells

8 pieces kaffir limes - tops trimmed, bases levelled; some flesh reserved

Kaffir Lime Sorbet

Instructions

Prepare the Kaffir Lime Shells

1
Cut the tops off each kaffir lime about three-quarters up, keeping tops as lids.
2
Trim a thin slice from each base so limes stand upright.
3
Scoop out flesh carefully, reserve for the sorbet.
4
Freeze shells and tops for 2 hours until firm.

Make the Kaffir Lime Sorbet

1
Heat the water until warm.
2
Mix sugar, glucose powder and neutrose; sprinkle into warm water.
3
Boil 1 minute to dissolve.
4
Pour over lime pulp and reserved flesh.
5
Chill 2 hours.
6
Blend smooth with immersion blender.
7
Churn 10–15 minutes in ice cream maker.
8
Freeze 2 hours until pipeable.

Assembly

1
Fill a piping bag with a no. 4 fluted tip.
2
Pipe chilled sorbet into frozen lime shells.
3
Replace tops and serve immediately or freeze briefly to firm.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 filled kaffir lime (about 90 g)

Calories 85

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 1mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 19g

Protein 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Frozen Kaffir Lime Sorbet Cups

Sorbet Base

The sorbet is made with kaffir lime pulp, sugar, glucose powder, and super neutrose. The stabilizers help the texture stay smoother and make it easier to pipe into the shells after freezing.

Frozen Shells

Freezing the lime shells before filling helps the sorbet set quickly and keeps the shape cleaner during assembly. Leaving space at the top also makes it easier to replace the lids neatly.

Serving Notes

These cups work well as a small dessert, a palate cleanser, or part of a warm-weather menu. Because they hold in the freezer well, they can be assembled in stages.