Description
A simple, refreshing watermelon sorbet made with just three ingredients—watermelon, lime juice, and fresh mint. Perfect for a healthy, light summer dessert that’s quick to prepare and kid-approved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 900g or 1.3 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 30ml)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Cube the seedless watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes, removing seeds if necessary.
- Place the watermelon cubes, fresh lime juice, and mint leaves into a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth and bright pink with no large chunks of mint.
- Pour the puree into a rimmed baking sheet or shallow pan and spread evenly.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, stirring every hour to break up ice crystals and keep the texture fluffy.
- Once frozen, scrape the sorbet with a fork or spoon to fluff it up and scoop into bowls.
- Optional: Garnish with extra mint leaves or a thin lime wedge before serving.
Notes
Use ripe, juicy watermelon for best flavor. Stir the sorbet every hour during freezing to break up ice crystals and keep it scoopable. Fresh lime juice is essential for brightness. Mint should be fresh, not dried. Optional: add 1 tablespoon honey or agave for extra sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (freezing time)
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: watermelon sorbet, summer dessert, refreshing sorbet, 3-ingredient sorbet, healthy dessert, vegan sorbet, lime mint sorbet