Easy No-Churn Watermelon Sorbet
A simple, refreshing watermelon sorbet recipe that requires no ice cream maker and is perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, and sugar, it’s a light and natural frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) diced seedless watermelon
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- ⅓ cup (80ml) cold water
- Pinch of salt (about ⅛ teaspoon)
- Optional: fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600g) of seedless watermelon into chunks and remove any seeds.
- Place the watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Pour the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a mixing bowl to remove pulp for a smoother texture.
- In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup (65g) sugar and ⅓ cup (80ml) cold water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour the sugar water mixture, lime juice (2 tablespoons/30ml), and a pinch of salt (⅛ teaspoon) into the watermelon puree. Whisk well until evenly mixed.
- If using, stir in a tablespoon of finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
- Pour the sorbet base into a shallow, freezer-safe container and cover loosely.
- Freeze for about 1 hour, then stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals. Repeat stirring every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until firm and scoopable.
- Let the sorbet sit out for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
Use ripe, juicy watermelon for best flavor. Stir the sorbet every 30 minutes during freezing to prevent icy clumps. Let sorbet soften 5-10 minutes before serving if too hard. Optional to add fresh mint or berries for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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