Tropical Sorbet and Ice Cream Parfaits

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Tropical Sorbet and Ice Cream Parfaits
45 min.
4
535kcal

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Indulge your taste buds in the sunshine of the tropics with our delightful Tropical Sorbet and Ice Cream Parfaits! This gluten-free dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wonderful explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to a tropical paradise with each heavenly spoonful.

Picture layers of luscious mango sorbet and creamy vanilla ice cream, crowned with succulent pieces of fresh mango and pineapple, all nestled between airy whipped cream and a sprinkle of sweetened coconut. What truly sets this parfait apart is the decadent caramel-lime sauce, which adds a zesty twist and enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits. It's a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and refreshing—a delightful treat perfect for warm weather or whenever you crave something sweet.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these parfaits serve as an impressive yet easy dessert option for dinner parties or family gatherings, allowing you to showcase your culinary creativity without spending hours in the kitchen. With each bite, feel the coolness of the sorbet mingling with the rich ice cream, all brought together by the aromatic notes of lime. Serve these in elegant parfait or wine glasses for that extra touch of sophistication—your guests will be clamoring for the recipe!

Don’t miss out on this tropical escape; gather your ingredients and let’s create a dessert that is as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon lime zest grated
  • cup mangos diced pitted peeled
  • 1.3 cups mango sorbet 
  • cup pineapple fresh cored peeled chopped
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.8 cup coconut sweetened flaked
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • 1.3 cups whipped cream 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Whisk in brown sugar and cream; bring to boil.
  3. Add lime juice, lime peel and salt. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, whisking occasionally, about 2 minutes. Set caramel-lime sauce aside.
  4. Place 1/3 cup sorbet in each of 4 parfait glasses or wineglasses. Top sorbet with 1/4 cup pineapple, 1/4 cup mango, 2 tablespoons coconut, 2 tablespoons sauce and 1/3 cup ice cream.
  5. Sprinkle each parfait with 1 tablespoon coconut and drizzle with 1 tablespoon sauce.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein3.37%
Fat43.12%
Carbs53.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.85
Glycemic Load
11.84
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.175652244817%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.71mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.44mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:534.6kcal
26.73%
Fat:26.21g
40.32%
Saturated Fat:17.68g
110.47%
Carbohydrates:73.17g
24.39%
Net Carbohydrates:68.98g
25.08%
Sugar:63.04g
70.04%
Cholesterol:68.03mg
22.68%
Sodium:144.79mg
6.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.61g
9.21%
Vitamin C:36.37mg
44.09%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.18%
Vitamin A:1269.74IU
25.39%
Fiber:4.2g
16.79%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.52%
Calcium:112.73mg
11.27%
Potassium:330.52mg
9.44%
Phosphorus:91.82mg
9.18%
Copper:0.17mg
8.34%
Folate:29.91µg
7.48%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.23%
Magnesium:28.38mg
7.09%
Selenium:4.94µg
7.06%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.38%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.72%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.79%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.46%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.95%
Iron:0.7mg
3.87%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.85%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.51%
Vitamin K:3.62µg
3.45%
Source:Epicurious