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Watermelon Sorbet

Watermelon sorbet is a frozen dessert made by blending ripe watermelon with lime juice and freezing the mixture until it reaches a smooth, icy consistency. The final product has a velvety, snow-like texture that captures the essence of summer with vibrant color and refreshing flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: dessert
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed seedless or de-seeded
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey optional, for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Blender
  • Freezer-safe container
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Use a sharp knife to cut the watermelon into cubes, removing any rinds or seeds. Place the cubed watermelon in a large mixing bowl.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed
  2. Add the lime juice and sugar (or honey) to the watermelon cubes, then stir well until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
    2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  3. Transfer the watermelon mixture to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, with no visible chunks, and the mixture is bright pink-red in color. You should see a uniform liquid consistency.
    4 cups watermelon, cubed, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  4. Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula, ensuring an even surface.
  5. Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Every 2 hours, use a fork to stir the mixture to break up ice crystals and promote a velvety texture.
  6. Once frozen to a smooth, icy consistency, scoop the sorbet into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with fresh mint if desired. The texture should resemble soft-serve ice cream, velvety and snow-like.

Notes

For a slightly softer sorbet, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. You can also add a splash of sparkling water for a refreshing twist.