Fresh Watermelon Sorbet with Mint
A light, fresh, and easy 3-ingredient summer dessert combining juicy watermelon and cool mint for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes active plus 1 hour chilling
- Cook Time: 3 hours (including freezing and stirring time)
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (900g) seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
- 1/4 cup (about 10g) fresh mint leaves, packed and washed
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 6 cups (900g) of seedless watermelon into cubes. Chill them in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Add the chilled watermelon cubes, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 cup sugar into a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any pulp. Use a spatula to press the mixture through (optional).
- Transfer the strained liquid to a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze, stirring every 30 minutes with a fork or spatula to break up ice crystals, repeating 3-4 times over 2 hours.
- After the last stir, let the sorbet freeze solid for another hour or until firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Chilling watermelon before blending helps the sorbet freeze faster and smoother. Stirring during freezing prevents icy chunks and keeps texture light and fluffy. If sorbet freezes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sugar is optional depending on watermelon sweetness; natural sweeteners like honey or agave can be used as alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 80
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 1
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