Jul 14 2026
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Strawberry Basil Namelaka Recipe

Inspired by Istros
Time3h
Serves6

white chocolate sphere | strawberry coulis | homemade yoghurt sorbet

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Ingredients

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Namelaka

Strawberry Coulis

Homemade Yoghurt Sorbet

Method

Namelaka

  1. 1

    Prepare Gelatin

    Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 10 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Melt White Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat Cream and Milk

    In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and milk. Heat over medium heat until just below boiling.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the soaked gelatin (squeezed of excess water) and fresh basil leaves to the cream and milk mixture. Stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved.

  5. 5

    Mix with Chocolate

    Pour the hot cream mixture over the melted white chocolate. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

  6. 6

    Chill Namelaka

    Transfer the mixture to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Strawberry Coulis

  1. 7

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Cut them into halves or quarters.

  2. 8

    Cook Strawberries

    In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the strawberries have softened and released their juices.

  3. 9

    Blend Coulis

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Blend the mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired.

  4. 10

    Cool Coulis

    Let the coulis cool completely before using.

Homemade Yoghurt Sorbet

  1. 11

    Prepare Sugar Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 12

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cooled sugar syrup, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

  3. 13

    Chill Mixture

    Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.

  4. 14

    Churn Sorbet

    Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  5. 15

    Freeze Sorbet

    Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

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