Watermelon Sorbet with Lime & Mint
- Preparation time
- 240 min
- Number of people
- 4 people
- Meal type
- dessert
This refreshing sorbet combines the best of watermelon, lime and mint into a delicious summer dessert. Easy to make and perfect to enjoy cool after a sunny day.
Ingredients
- 800 gwatermelon — without rind and seeds
- 1 pclime
- 2 tbspmaple syrup
- 10 gfresh mint
- salt — small pinch
Method
- 1
Cut the watermelon into 2–3 cm cubes.
- 2
Arrange the cubes in a single layer on a baking tray or sheet lined with baking paper.
- 3
Freeze for at least 4 hours until the watermelon is completely frozen.
- 4
Finely grate the green zest from the lime and squeeze the lime.
- 5
Place the frozen watermelon in a powerful blender or food processor.
- 6
Add 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp maple syrup, half of the lime zest, 8 g mint leaves, and a small pinch of salt.
- 7
Blend briefly and powerfully until a smooth, thick sorbet. Stop occasionally to push the watermelon down. Do not add water.
- 8
Taste and add a little more lime juice if necessary.
- 9
Serve immediately as a soft sorbet or freeze for another 45–60 minutes for firmer, scoopable scoops.
- 10
Garnish with the remaining mint and a little lime zest.
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Sagas House