Fresh Mango and Papaya Sorbet Parfait
- 2 1/2 cups diced ripe mango
- 2 1/2 cups diced ripe papaya
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 cups water
- 1 1/2 pints fresh strawberries
- 12 to 16 slices Angel Food Cake, recipe follows cubed
- Sprigs fresh mint
- In 2 separate nonreactive saucepans, place the mango in 1 and the papaya in the other.
- Add 1 cup of sugar and 2 1/2 cups of water to each pan.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- In a blender, puree the mango mixture until smooth.
- Remove and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Set aside.
- Wash out the cup of the blender and puree the papaya mixture until smooth.
- Remove and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- In an ice cream maker, process each mixture, separately, according to manufacturers directions.
- Slice the strawberries and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- To serve, lay some of the cubed Angel Food Cake over the bottom of each balloon wine glass or serving bowl.
- Place two small scoops of the mango sorbet over the cake.
- Spoon some of the berries over the top.
- Repeat with the remaining cake, papaya sorbet and berries.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
mango, papaya, sugar, water, fresh strawberries, angel, fresh mint
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/fresh-mango-and-papaya-sorbet-parfait-recipe.html (may not work)