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Watermelon Sorbet

Watermelon sorbet is a vivid, jewel-red frozen treat made by blending pre-frozen watermelon until completely smooth. With lime zest and juice, it’s intensely fruity, naturally sweet, and ready for scooping—soft right away or firmer after an extra freeze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
freezing 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon sorbet base
  • 6 cup seedless watermelon cubed and frozen
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar or to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 salt pinch
To serve
  • 1 fresh mint for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Freeze the watermelon
  1. Spread the cubed seedless watermelon in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze for at least 4 hours, until solid. Keep the pieces separated so they freeze evenly.
Blend into smooth sorbet
  1. Add the frozen seedless watermelon, granulated sugar, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt to a blender, then blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth. Stop to scrape down the sides if needed so the texture is uniform and scoopable.
Taste and adjust
  1. Taste the blended mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more granulated sugar or a little more lime juice as needed. Blend briefly again after adjustments to keep it smooth.
Choose soft or firmer scoop
  1. Serve immediately as a soft sorbet, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1-2 more hours for a firmer scoop. For the best texture, scoop straight from the freezer if you chose the firmer option.
Garnish and serve
  1. Garnish with fresh mint and serve right away. The bright green mint leaves add a fresh, aromatic finish to the icy, red sorbet.

Notes

For the smoothest sorbet, freeze the watermelon in a single layer so it blends without icy chunks. Store covered in the freezer up to 2 weeks; let stand 5 minutes before scooping if it gets rock hard. No need for dairy—this recipe is naturally dairy-free; for an extra tart profile, add a touch more lime juice to taste.