Refreshing Watermelon Lime Sorbet Recipe Perfect for Summer 2024
A light, vibrant sorbet combining sweet watermelon, tangy lime, fresh mint, and a pinch of sea salt for a refreshing summer treat that’s easy to make and perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, fine or flaky
- ½ cup water (120 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup water and ½ cup sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Puree the watermelon and mint: Add cubed watermelon and chopped mint leaves to a blender. Pulse until smooth, about 30-45 seconds. Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Mix in lime juice and sea salt: Pour cooled simple syrup into the watermelon mixture. Add ¼ cup fresh lime juice and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Stir gently until combined and taste for balance.
- Freeze the sorbet: Pour mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Cover loosely and freeze for 1 hour. Stir vigorously to break up ice crystals. Repeat stirring every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until firm but scoopable.
- Serve: Let sorbet sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for best flavor. Stir sorbet every 30 minutes during freezing to prevent icy texture. Adding a splash of fresh lime juice just before serving can brighten the flavor. Mint extract can substitute fresh mint if needed, but use sparingly. For a boozy twist, add 1-2 tablespoons of tequila or rum before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 115
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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