Description
A refreshing homemade watermelon sorbet made with frozen watermelon, lime juice, and a touch of natural sweetener for a light, dairy-free summer dessert that is smooth, fruity, and incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and freeze them on a baking sheet until completely solid.
- Add the frozen watermelon cubes to a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Add lime juice, honey or maple syrup, lime zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer consistency.
- Scoop and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use very ripe watermelon for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Fresh lime juice is preferred for a brighter citrus taste.
- Press parchment or plastic wrap directly on the surface when freezing to reduce ice crystals.
- Let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping if fully frozen.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a vegan-friendly version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
