Peanut and Coke Sorbet

Special equipment

ice cream maker, blender or immersion blender

Ingredients

serves makes 3 1/2 cups, active time 45 minutes, total time 4 hours

• 1 1/2 cups (1 12-ounce can or bottle) regular Coke
• 1/2 cup light (clear) corn syrup
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup roasted and salted peanuts, chilled in freezer

Procedures

1. In a blender or vessel that can fit an immersion blender, combine Coke, corn syrup, peanut butter, sugar, molasses, and vanilla and blend on high speed until very smooth, about 30 seconds. Add salt to taste, then chill base in refrigerator until very cold, about 3 hours.
   
2. Churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. In last minute of churning add peanuts, then transfer ice cream to an airtight container and harden in freezer for at least four hours before serving.