Banana Sherbet with Yogurt and Strawberry Sauce
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Woman's Day magazine
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Frozen dessert
Ingredients
- 3 ripe firm bananas
- 5 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
- Strawberry Sauce
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Strawberry Sauce
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier or liqueur of your choice
Directions
- Put the bananas, cut them into 1/4-inch slices, and place them on a platter in a single layer. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 4 to 5 hours or more.
- Place the frozen banana slices in a food processor, add the sugar, and blend at high speed for about 10 seconds. Add the yogurt and continue blending at high speed until a fine and smooth consistency. The whole process should take no more than 40 seconds. Remove, place in a bowl, and put in the freezer. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula. Keep in freezer until ready to serve.
- To assemble. place 1 ball of banana sherbet in the center of each of 4 cold plates. Place the Strawberry Sauce around and place fresh mint leaves on the side or on the sherbet for garnish.
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Strawberry sauce:
- Remove the hulls from the strawberries. Combine the strawberries, sugar and Grand Marnier in a food processor until smooth. If desired, push through a sieve to remove the seeds. Transfer to a covered container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.