Refreshing 5-Minute Watermelon Sorbet Recipe
This refreshing 5 Minute Watermelon Sorbet is a quick and easy frozen treat made from fresh seedless watermelon, lime juice, and a touch of sweetener. Perfect for hot summer days, it delivers a light, naturally sweet flavor with a tangy twist, requiring no ice cream maker or complex preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes (freezing time)
- Total Time: 125 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups cubed (1-inch) seedless watermelon (from 3 pounds)
- 1/3 cup liquid sweetener of choice (such as maple syrup, simple syrup, honey, or agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cube 3 pounds of seedless watermelon into 1-inch pieces, ensuring they’re well chilled for the best texture.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon, liquid sweetener of your choice, freshly squeezed lime juice, and kosher salt. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and fully pureed.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a shallow pan or container and place it in the freezer for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals for a smooth sorbet texture.
- Serve: Once firm and scoopable, serve the watermelon sorbet immediately for a refreshing treat. If it becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweetener to taste.
- Using chilled watermelon cubes helps speed up the freezing process.
- If preferred, an ice cream maker can be used for a creamier texture but is not necessary.
- To keep the sorbet soft after freezing, stir every 30 minutes while freezing.
- This sorbet is best served fresh but can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 week.
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