Dessert: Pomegranate Sorbet Parfait

Recipe by /contributors/alison-roman Who needs cranberries when you can have pomegranate juice?

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Pomegranate Sorbet Parfait

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

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)

Instructions

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.
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.

Add a review for Pomegranate Sorbet Parfait