Refreshing Watermelon Sorbet Recipe – Easy, Homemade Summer Dessert

Watermelon Sorbet

Category: Desserts
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Watermelon: Start by cutting a fresh watermelon in half and then into slices. Remove the rind and scoop out 600g of the juicy flesh. For a smoother texture, feel free to remove any seeds before proceeding.

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2. Blend and Strain: Place the watermelon flesh into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Once blended, pass the mixture through a fine sieve to eliminate any leftover bits and seeds, leaving you with a smooth watermelon puree.

3. Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a separate saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once dissolved, bring the syrup to a boil and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Afterward, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

4. Chill the Mixtures: Transfer the watermelon puree and the sugar syrup to separate bowls. Place both in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until they are nice and cold.

5. Add Lemon Juice: While the watermelon and syrup are chilling, juice a lemon and pass the juice through a strainer to remove any seeds or pulp. Add the strained lemon juice to the chilled watermelon puree.

6. Whisk the Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will give the sorbet its light and airy texture.

7. Combine the Mixtures: Once the watermelon puree and syrup have cooled, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the mixture, making sure it is well incorporated and smooth.

8. Freeze the Sorbet: Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency. If you don’t have a gelato machine, you can pour the mixture into a shallow pan and freeze it, stirring every 30 minutes to break up any ice crystals until the sorbet is firm and smooth.

9. Serve: Once ready, serve the watermelon sorbet immediately while it’s still fresh and cold. It’s the perfect refreshing treat for a warm day!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Notes:

• For an even smoother texture, consider using seedless watermelon or carefully removing all seeds.
• This sorbet can be stored in the freezer for up to a week, though it’s best served fresh.