Pomegranate Sorbet Parfait

Name: Pomegranate Sorbet Parfait
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 cups pomegranate juice; ½ cup fresh lime juice; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup labneh (Lebanese strained yogurt) or plain whole-fat Greek yogurt; ¼ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds; ¾ cup mild honey, (such as clover); 1 piece ice cream maker

A refreshing and elegant dessert featuring homemade pomegranate sorbet layered with creamy labneh, crunchy pistachios, and black sesame seeds, all drizzled with honey for a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

6 servings

2 hr 40 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 cups pomegranate juice
•½ cup fresh lime juice
•½ cup sugar
•1 cup labneh (Lebanese strained yogurt) or plain whole-fat Greek yogurt
•¼ cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
•3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
•¾ cup mild honey, (such as clover)
•1 piece ice cream maker

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl or measuring glass and stir to dissolve sugar. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container; cover and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
150 min
2.
When ready to serve, scoop some sorbet into coupe or short glasses or small bowls and top with a spoonful of labneh, then some pistachios and black sesame seeds; drizzle with honey. Repeat layers once more to create a parfait.
10 min
3.
Sorbet can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep frozen.