Description
A refreshing and simple 3-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet that’s naturally sweetened and perfect for a hot day. Made with just frozen watermelon, your choice of liquid sweetener, lime juice, and a touch of salt, this creamy sorbet can be enjoyed immediately or frozen for a firmer texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups cubed (1-inch) seedless watermelon (about 3 pounds)
- 1/3 cup liquid sweetener (maple syrup, simple syrup, honey, or agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Freeze Watermelon: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Spread the cubed watermelon evenly on the sheet and freeze until solid, about 3 hours.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the frozen watermelon, liquid sweetener, lime juice, and kosher salt into a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until the bottom is smooth and the top remains chunky, about 1 minute. Stop to scrape down the sides and stir.
- Process Until Creamy: Continue processing for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Serve or Freeze: Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to an airtight container or loaf pan. Press parchment paper on the surface and freeze until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. For loaf pan storage, wrap in plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals.
- Store: Keep the sorbet in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can use any liquid sweetener you prefer, such as maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar.
- For a softer sorbet, serve immediately after blending. For a firmer texture, freeze for a few hours afterward.
- Using seedless watermelon simplifies blending and texture.
- Wrapping the loaf pan in plastic helps prevent ice crystals during storage.
Keywords: watermelon sorbet, 3-ingredient sorbet, homemade sorbet, healthy dessert, frozen dessert, vegan sorbet, summer treats