Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

a decadent summer dessert

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5h
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 5h 20m
Servings: 7
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the sorbet

For the cherry compote

Nutritional Information

197
Calories
1.3g
Fat
50.6g
Carbohydrate
1.7g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
45mg
Sodium
Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

Recipe Description

This Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet recipe is one for the adults! The words sorbet and decadent don’t often go together as we are used to lighter fruity sorbets. But this dark chocolate and tart cherry combination tastes wonderful! Make it for your summer dinner parties and wow your guests! Just remember to factor in the chilling time.

I make this sorbet in two parts. First I prepare the sorbet by bringing cherry jam, cocoa, sugar and salt to a boil with some water which I allow to cool and chill overnight – this is very important to allow the flavors to combine. The next day, I use my ice cream maker to freeze the sorbet. I serve this amazing dish with a homemade cherry compote.

To make Chocolate Cherry Sorbet, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat sorbet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

    Add the red cherry jam, cocoa, sugar and salt to a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir well with a whisk to combine.

  2. 2

    Slowly add the water

    2 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

    Pour in the water slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil while stirring.

  3. 3

    Cool and refrigerate

    4h
    Step 3 - Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

    Once the mixture has come to a boil, remove it from the heat and allow to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate over 4 hours.

  4. 4

    Freeze in an ice cream maker

    1h
    Step 4 - Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

    Stir the sorbet mixture before pouring it into an ice-cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a container and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.

  5. 5

    Make the cherries and sugar

    15 min
    Step 5 - Vegan Chocolate Cherry SorbetStep 5 - Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

    Mix the sugar and cherries together in a bowl. Leave to stand for about an hour at room temperature.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet

    Serve the sorbet with compote spooned on top.

This Chocolate Cherry Sorbet recipe makes a great dessert for a summer dinner party. Make it in advance and serve it effortlessly! Try it out soon and remember to tag #cookmerecipes if you post pics!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Ulysses Martin
March 22, 2025
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OMG! This Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet is just superb! I made it for my family's summer BBQ, & they couldn't get enough! So rich & delish! Definitely a keeper!

Brian Lee
March 14, 2025
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Totally awesome sorbet!

Ulysses Gray
February 23, 2025
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Amazing!

Jessica
February 7, 2025
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Divine chocolate bliss

Karim
November 27, 2024
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¡Increíble!

Glenna
March 10, 2024
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Absolutely delicious! Made this sorbet for my husband's birthday, and it was a huge hit! The kids couldn't get enough of the rich chocolate flavor mixed with cherries. It's such a fun treat for the family, especially during warm days. I can't wait to make it again!

Avery
November 10, 2023
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I tried the Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet for our anniversary dinner, and it was amazing! The blend of tart cherries and rich chocolate was just perfect. Everyone loved it! I even made a cherry compote on the side. This is definitely a keeper for special occasions.

Quinn
November 2, 2023
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I made this Vegan Chocolate Cherry Sorbet for a dinner party and it was a hit! The combination of dark chocolate and tart cherries is just amazing. I served it with a homemade cherry compote, which made the dessert even better. My guests couldn't believe it was vegan, so happy I found this recipe.

Bobby
October 27, 2023
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This sorbet blew minds at my BBQ!

Pinky
October 17, 2023
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Deliciously rich joy!

Willa
October 4, 2023
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What a delight

Hannah Watson
October 3, 2023
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Absolutely divine treat! Made this for my friends’ gathering, and it was a huge hit. The blend of dark chocolate and cherries is just perfect. Thanks for the amazing recipe!

Diana
October 2, 2023
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This sorbet has become my go-to for summer parties! I made it for our anniversary and it wowed everyone.

Maggie
March 13, 2023
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Chocolatey and delicious!

Emily
March 3, 2023
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Amazing! I made this sorbet for a summer party and it was a total hit with my friends. The blend of chocolate and cherry was absolutely delicious! Preparing it the night before really brought out the flavors. Will definitely make it again!

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