Today we are going to share how to make an easy, refreshing french press coffee sorbet or a frozen coffee!
I am fully embracing summer this year in every way possible.
And that means we have pretty been eating all things summer inspired around here from grilling our meals on the weekend, eating gallons of berries, making strawberry popsicles, and anything that is frozen and delicious!
This recipe I made especially for myself last weekend. My husband isn’t a fan of coffee at all, although he does enjoy the smell. I wanted something cold for dessert, but not too sweet. I had leftover french press coffee from earlier, and I thought why not make a dessert out of that?
Last year I created this cold brew coffee popsicle that has been getting hundreds of pins on pinterest the past few weeks! I wanted to make something like that again that everyone would love.
Then I though, how about sorbet! Sorbet is one of my favorite treats, and I love even better than ice cream or frozen yogurt. There are endless flavor possibilities too! All you really need is some liquid that is sweet and to freeze it in some way!
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This french press coffee sorbet is exactly that and so easy!
French Press Coffee Sorbet
- 2 cups french press coffee
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2-4 tbsp coconut sugar or your favorite!
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups ice (only if using blender)
- Brew your coffee or use any leftover coffee you may have.
- Add in the milk (you can also use full fat coconut milk for a really creamy, rich dairy-free option), sugar, and extract.
- All to cool completely.
- Next, if you want to use an ice cream maker, add in the coconut oil and pour into the ice cream maker for a few minutes. It took mine only about 5 minutes, so watch it carefully! This will stick, so make sure to spray the bowl with non stick spray.
- Or, you can add in the coconut oil, throw in a blender with ice and blend until sorbet like texture. I did this will about 3 cups of ice to get that consistency.
- Although this would take longer, you can easily add this to a shallow baking dish and put in the freezer. Take it out every hour or so to scrap it. It will turn into more of a granita texture 🙂
- I recommend enjoying immediately with an ice cream maker or the blender method.
Try this with homemade vanilla extract for a really delicious flavor! If you are new to french press coffee, read my tips here.
The beauty of this recipe is it really doesn’t mess up. You can play around with it or try using your favorite flavors.
I have tried all three methods, and I think I like blender method best. The ice cream maker was also a nice choice, although this is very low in fat, so it will stick a little.
Using full-fat coconut milk would be a great option for the ice cream maker!
Now for some chemist tips on making french press coffee sorbet:
This question has come up before: Do I need coconut oil? Well, you don’t need it for flavor, but since coconut oil is a fat, it will keep this sorbet a little bit creamier, without sticking together as much. It won’t hinder the flavor if you eliminate it, but if you freeze this in a pan or use an ice cream maker, you will need it.
If using the blender, you can use it or leave it out, both methods work good!
Now, why french press?
I go into a little more detail here about how to use a french press, but I enjoy using french press coffee in desserts, especially frozen ones, due to it’s more rich flavor. French presses don’t have the filtration process that other methods due, which allows for more oils and flavors to get through when it is brewing. It works well in frozen treats since it is diluted so much, but will keep a better flavor.
The most important thing about french press coffee is to not overheat the water. This will really make a bitter flavor!
You can also just use regular coffee, but the flavor won’t be as strong.
I just have so much fun coming up with summer treats for everyone to enjoy, while still keeping it allergy friendly. Don’t forget to check out some of these cute summery items for your kitchen.
What type of summer flavors are you loving right now?
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I have contemplated getting a French Press but I’m afraid I would screw it up! This recipe looks great! This summer I’m wanting lemon, pineapple. and blackberry!
It’s super easy to use! I have some good tips to follow on my french press post and it is fail proof 🙂 Oh me too! I crave so many fruits in the summer, so refreshing!
I’ve never used a French press before! I can barely use my Keurig haha! This sounds so yummy though! I’ve actually never had coffee ice cream (or sorbet) before either… hmm… <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Once I started using a french press, I got hooked! It is so easy to use and good for summer! Frozen coffee treats are addicting too 🙂
This sounds absolutely divine!
xx
Lauren Elizabeth
Petite in Pearls
Thanks Lauren! It really is!!
While not a coffee drinker, would this be a typical base for a sorbet? If so, I’ll gladly use it to make fruit sorbets…
You can really do anything for a sorbet as long as it has some kind of sugar. I wouldn’t use this mix with fruit sorbets, but a simple syrup + some pureed fruit is a good base 🙂
The recipes you make are always amazing! I need this in my life!
Thanks girl!!! You will love this one, so fun and delicious!!
Coffee is one of my favorite flavors for ice cream which reminds me I haven’t had it in years. Usually if I have ice cream it’s at night and I’ve learned my lesson with coffee at night, lol Sorbet sounds nice and healthy though for during the day.
I always forget about coffee ice cream, but it really is one of the best flavors!! This is very light and refreshing for a hot day 🙂
So refreshing! I love that it’s dairy free so everyone can enjoy. Thanks for sharing with the Wednesday Showcase!
Thanks Cristina! This really is so refreshing and wonderful on a hot day 🙂
They are looking all so good. <3
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Thank you! It was wonderful!
Drooling!! Thank you for linking up with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again next week.
Thank you!! It is so refreshing and good! I will definitely be back again 🙂
Yes please! This looks so perfect for summer. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase. Pinned!
Thanks Kati!! This recipe is perfect for summer 🙂
LOVE THIS! Perfect for these hot summer days. PLUS, If it’s coffee flavored, it’s for me! 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up with us at Delicious Dish Tuesday! We’d love for you to add a link to our hop on your link parties page so your awesome recipes can be feature as our favorites for DDT! <3
This is perfect for hot summer days!!! I am the same way!!! Anything coffee flavored is the best 🙂 Thanks Alesha!
It’s so simple! Would love it if you shared on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!
http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-48/
Thanks Helen!! It is super easy! Would love to link up with you!