Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet Recipe Easy 3-Ingredient Summer Treat
A quick and easy watermelon sorbet made with just three simple ingredients—watermelon, honey, and lime juice. This light and refreshing summer treat is perfect for hot days and requires minimal equipment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes active prep + 1 hour chilling
- Cook Time: 4 hours freezing time (preferably overnight)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600 grams) seedless watermelon chunks, chilled
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (or agave syrup/maple syrup for vegan option)
- Juice of 1 medium lime (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
- Optional: Mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: Pinch of salt to enhance flavor
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600 grams) of seedless watermelon into chunks. Remove any seeds if needed. Chill the chunks for at least an hour.
- Place the watermelon chunks into a blender or food processor. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey and the juice of 1 medium lime (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml). Blend on high until smooth and liquidy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove pulp or bits of seed. Use a spatula to press the liquid through.
- Taste the mixture. Add a pinch of salt if needed to enhance sweetness, or a touch more lime juice if you want more tartness. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, spreading it evenly. Cover tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firm but scoopable.
- Before serving, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy immediately.
Notes
If sorbet freezes too hard, stir vigorously every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours of freezing to break up ice crystals and keep it smooth. Let sorbet soften a few minutes before scooping for easier serving. Use ripe watermelon that smells sweet at the rind for best flavor. Adjust honey and lime juice to taste depending on watermelon sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120 g
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 16
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Protein: 1
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