Description
This refreshing watermelon sorbet recipe is the perfect frozen dessert for hot summer days. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s hydrating, naturally sweet, and completely dairy-free and vegan. Whether you’re looking for a light dessert, a fruity popsicle option, or a show-stopping treat for your next cookout, this watermelon sorbet delivers cool satisfaction in every scoop.
Ingredients
5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1/3 cup maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Add watermelon cubes, sweetener, lime juice, and optional mint to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container.
Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes if not using an ice cream maker.
Let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Use very ripe watermelon for the sweetest and most flavorful sorbet.
To make it creamier, add 1 tablespoon of corn syrup or a splash of vodka to the mixture before freezing.
You can also freeze the blended mixture in popsicle molds for easy grab-and-go summer treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender, Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon sorbet recipe, vegan sorbet, fruit sorbet, easy frozen dessert, healthy summer treat