Refreshing Homemade Watermelon Sorbet
A burst of refreshing flavor that captures the essence of summer in a sweet, icy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Watermelon, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup Sugar (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon by cutting it into large chunks and removing the rind.
- Blend the watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth.
- Add sweetness by mixing in the sugar and lemon juice, then blend again.
- Chill the mixture in a shallow baking dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes for the first couple of hours.
- The Final Scoop: After 4-6 hours, scoop the sorbet with a warm ice cream scoop.
Notes
Serve in chilled bowls or hollowed-out watermelon halves for presentation. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon sorbet, summer dessert, vegan treat, refreshing dessert, homemade sorbet