Fresh Watermelon Sorbet with Mint
A light, refreshing homemade summer dessert featuring pureed watermelon blended with fresh mint and lime juice, sweetened naturally with honey or sugar. Perfect for cooling down on hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours freezing time
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (900g) seedless watermelon chunks, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup (about 15g) fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45g) honey or granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water (optional, if watermelon isn’t juicy enough)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Remove the rind and cut about 6 cups (900g) of watermelon into chunks. Ensure the watermelon is ripe and fragrant.
- Place the watermelon chunks, fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice, honey or sugar, and a pinch of salt into a high-speed blender or food processor. Add water if needed to help blend smoothly.
- Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and bright pink.
- Optional: Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to strain out pulp for a silky texture, or skip to keep the fiber.
- Pour the sorbet base into a shallow freezer-safe container and spread evenly.
- Freeze the mixture, stirring vigorously every 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours to prevent large ice crystals and maintain a smooth texture.
- Let the sorbet set for an additional hour after the last stir before serving.
- Scoop into bowls or glasses, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Stir the sorbet every 30 minutes during freezing to prevent icy chunks and maintain a smooth texture. Use ripe watermelon and fresh mint for best flavor. Sorbet is best served slightly softened, about 5 minutes out of the freezer. If you forget to stir, let sorbet soften at room temperature before scooping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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