Description
Cool summer memories melt into this refreshing Watermelon Sorbet, blending sweet fruit with minimal ingredients. Smooth icy waves of pure watermelon delight will refresh you on the hottest days, offering pure tropical pleasure in each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Additional Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
Garnish (Optional):
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Arrange watermelon cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces do not touch. Freeze for 2-3 hours until completely solid and firm.
- Transfer frozen watermelon cubes into a high-powered blender or food processor. Add granulated sugar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to enhance flavor complexity.
- Pulse and blend the mixture on high speed, periodically stopping to scrape down sides, until achieving a smooth, velvety texture with no visible chunks.
- Pour the blended sorbet into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Spread evenly and seal tightly with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Chill the sorbet in the freezer for 4-6 hours or overnight until it reaches a firm, scoopable consistency.
- Remove sorbet from freezer 3-5 minutes before serving to allow slight softening. Use a chilled ice cream scoop for clean, rounded servings.
- Optional: Garnish with delicate fresh mint leaves to add a vibrant, aromatic touch and visual appeal to the dessert.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sorbet’s optimal refreshing temperature and silky texture.
Notes
- Freeze watermelon in a single layer to prevent clumping and ensure even freezing, creating a smoother sorbet texture.
- Use ripe, sweet watermelon for the most intense natural flavor without requiring excessive added sugar.
- Lime juice adds brightness and helps prevent the sorbet from becoming too icy, balancing the sweetness perfectly.
- For a dairy-free, vegan-friendly dessert, this recipe naturally meets dietary restrictions while delivering maximum refreshment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0.6 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg