Sorbet

Simple frozen desserts are easy as long as you have an ice cream machine. This group features intense flavors, presented, with the exception of the last one, in straightforward fashion. They’re even better when accompanied by a slice of pound cake or a cookie.

Here, the character of strawberries is enhanced by the addition of red wine, and raspberries are augmented by chiles. Tamarind, a sour flavor reminiscent of plums, is given a rare center-stage role. We add dairy to one sorbet to produce a simple ice cream-like rum-raisin concoction. And we offer a dessert that has long been popular at Jean Georges, orange sorbet in candied orange rinds.