How to Make Chocolate Sorbet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix the sugar and cocoa powder.

   Tip the sugar into a bowl, sift in the cocoa powder, and stir.
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   Step 2: Boil the water.

   Bring the 600ml water to a boil in a medium saucepan. , Whisk in the sugar and cocoa powder, and return to a gentle simmer. , Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. , Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate and vanilla extract until the chocolate has melted. , Cool the mixture for about 10 minutes. , Place the sorbet in the fridge for several hours till overnight, until well chilled. , Make the sorbet in an ice-cream machine or pour into a rigid plastic container, preferably bowl shaped.
   
   Freeze until frozen 3 centimeter (1.2 in) from the edges. , Whisk to break down the ice crystals.
   
   Then freeze again for 1 hour more. , Leave until completely frozen. , Before serving, transfer to the fridge for 30 mins to make scooping easier.
   
   Serve. ,
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   Step 3: Add the sugar and cocoa.

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   Step 4: Simmer the chocolate mixture.

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   Step 5: Add the chocolate and vanilla.

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   Step 6: Have the mixture cool.

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   Step 7: Have the sorbet chill.

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   Step 8: Add the sorbet in an ice cream machine.

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   Step 9: Freeze again.

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    Step 10: Whisk and freeze again one more time.

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    Step 11: Have sorbet soften and serve.

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    Step 12: Enjoy!

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