Add a scoop of homemade strawberry sorbet to Prosecco to make this festive sorbet bellini! Speed up the process and your favorite store bought sorbet.
Get out your champagne glasses…because it’s time to celebrate! The Little Epicurean is getting married!
A glass of something sweet and bubbly is definitely in order.
Ingredients
Traditionally, a Bellini is made with peach puree and sparkling wine. I chose to go with strawberry sorbet because it adds a fun and delicious pop of color. If you don’t have the time to make your own strawberry sorbet, you can always purchase your favorite one from the market.
This super easy sorbet bellini recipe only need two ingredients: fruit sorbet and sparkling wine. Highly recommend using prosecco or a similiar semi-sec or dry sparkling wine.
Recipe Variations
You can easily make a non-alcoholic version using sparkling apple cider. Strawberry and apple cider tastes just as wonderful together!
This works with pretty much any fruit sorbet. Try it with these homemade sorbet recipes:
Now, onto the proposal story.
Proposal Story
Alex and I went to Disney World for my birthday. We had visited the other parks (Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom) earlier in the week. We saved the Magic Kingdom for the last day of my 20s. I had scheduled a jam packed day. We arrived at the park right when it opened. I should have known something was up during lunch. Alex hardly touched his food (super unusual!) and he was surprisingly quiet.
After lunch, we walked by Cinderella’s Castle. There is always a line of people waiting to get their photo taken in front of the castle. Luckily, there was no one there so I suggested we have a photo taken.
Me: Uh…WHAT ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS IN PUBLIC?! PEOPLE ARE STARING!
Me: (Laughing) I don’t know whether to faint or vomit. STOP IT. Stop what you’re doing.
I was laughing and giggling hysterically. Onlookers thought I was crazy. I also shouted “stop” and “no” about a dozen times.
I already knew marriage was in the cards for us. We had been joking about it forever and I knew it was just a matter of time. As my 30th birthday approached, I had been suspecting a proposal, however, that didn’t mean I was prepared for one.
As soon as Alex dropped to one knee, I really had no idea whether I was going to faint, vomit, or cry uncontrollably. I had to remind myself to breathe. I was thinking about my un-manicured nails, and a bit upset that he didn’t tell me dress better that morning. A straw hat, sneakers, and a giant backpack was not my ideal proposal outfit.
Alex: (Alex was beginning to worry. See Alex’s serious face above.) YES.
Related Recipes
Strawberry Sorbet Bellini
Equipment
- ice cream maker
Ingredients
Strawberry Sorbet
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries, rinsed, hulled, sliced in half
- juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup granulated sugar, more if strawberries are not ripe/sweet
Sorbet Bellini
- sccop strawberry sorbet
- 4 oz Processo, or any demi-sec sparkling wine, chilled
Instructions
Strawberry Sorbet:
- Place strawberries in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add lemon juice and sugar. Pulse into a puree. Let puree chill in fridge until cold.
- Churn puree into ice cream maker according to your unit's instructions. Once the sorbet has reached a soft serve consistency, transfer into an airtight container and let rest in the freezer for at least 1 hours before serving.
Assembly:
- Add a small scoop of sorbet into a fluted champagne glass. Top with sparkling wine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What a great surprise for you!!! Wish you and Alex a happy and healthy life together!!
Thank you!!
This is so cute! Just got engaged myself! I love Prosecco! Will definitely try this recipe out!
Thanks! And congratulations!!
Congratulations Maryanne!! Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Really like your blog by the way!
Congrats!! As i was reading your proposal story reactions I couldn’t stop laughing because those are totally the thoughts that would have run through my head if I was proposed to in public/not dressed for the occasion/etc. haha! But at least you have a really cute photo to capture the moment =)
Firstly – CONGRATULATIONS!!! You two are so adorable :) Welcome to the next step of your exciting adventure together!
Secondly – I am definitely going to celebrate with these bellinis! What a beautiful idea for a special event – or a Saturday afternoon :)
Congratulations girl! HAHA!!!! I love the ice cream ending to the story! But seriously, it is super sweet and romantic! This beautiful bellini is the way to celebrate! Gorgeous!
Congratulations! I love the proposal story. You two are so cute!! This bellini is the perfect way to celebrate.