Watermelon Sorbet with Lime (Printable version)
A light, refreshing frozen dessert made with ripe watermelon and lime—perfect for hot summer days.
# What you'll need:
→ Fruit
01 - 8 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
→ Sweetener & Flavor
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Place cubed watermelon in blender and process until completely smooth
02 - Pour puree through fine-mesh sieve into large bowl to remove pulp for smoother texture
03 - Add sugar, lime juice, and salt to watermelon juice. Stir until sugar fully dissolved
04 - Transfer mixture to shallow freezer-safe dish and freeze for 30 minutes
05 - Stir vigorously with fork to break up ice crystals forming at edges
06 - Continue stirring every 30 minutes for approximately 3 hours until sorbet becomes scoopable and fluffy
07 - Serve immediately or store longer for firmer texture. Let stand at room temperature several minutes before scooping if very hard
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It captures the pure essence of summer in every bite without any dairy or artificial ingredients
- The texture becomes incredibly silky when you follow the stirring technique, almost like gelato
02 -
- The stirring process is what prevents large ice crystals from forming
- Your watermelon sweetness varies by season, so taste before adding sugar
03 -
- Freeze your serving bowls for 10 minutes before scooping
- A warm ice cream scoop dipped in hot water cuts through cleanly