Name: White Russian Sorbet
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup vodka; 1/4 cup Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur; Coffee beans

Taking a cue from the classic drink, this dessert has a rich and creamy coffee flavor. It looks pretty spooned into glass coffee cups or mugs and topped with a few coffee beans (real or chocolate).

Note:

If you do not have an ice cream maker, you can turn this mixture into a granita—an Italian frozen dessert. Mix an additional 1/2 cup water into sorbet mixture. Freeze until semifirm, whisking occasionally, about 3 hours. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours or overnight. Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form crystals. Scoop into frozen cups and serve immediately

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