Creamy Watermelon Sorbet

Perfectly pink and flecked with chocolate chunks, this creamy watermelon sorbet is subtly sweet and super refreshing. This 5-ingredient dairy free dessert is makes a great summer treat, and it's so easy to make - no ice cream machine required!

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Watermelon sorbet in a bowl with a watermelon wedge and a spoon.

What you’ll love this strawberry watermelon sorbet

No ice here. The right amount of sugar is key to getting a perfectly creamy sorbet, and even though it’s dairy free, this recipe is super creamy.

Adding strawberries to the mixture adds color and brings a little extra sweetness that brings out the natural watermelon flavor. The watermelon mellows out the sweetness of the strawberries, and the coconut creates a light, creamy texture. It’s creamy, cool and refreshing, but not too sweet.

Chocolate chunks resemble watermelon seeds and give this watermelon sorbet a fun look. Plus, they remind me of the watermelon ice cream we used to get as kids.

More watermelon recipes: watermelon margaritas / frozen watermelon moscow mules

Overhead shot of watermelon sorbet in a baking tin with chocolate pieces throughout to look like watermelon seeds.

Overhead shot of sorbet in bowls, next to a bowl of watermelon wedges.

Ingredient notes

Watermelon – You can buy pre-cut watermelon cubes to freeze or cut up your own watermelon.
Strawberries – I like to use unsweetened frozen, sliced strawberries – if they are sliced before they are frozen, they blend more easily in the food processor. You can freeze your own strawberries, too – just make sure to slice them.
Coconut milk – Full fat, sweetened coconut milk.
Chocolate chips – Use your favorite brand of dairy free or plant based chocolate chips.

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

A hand scooping watermelon sorbet from a container, with a bowl of watermelon wedges in the background.

Frequently asked questions

What makes sorbet creamy?

This recipe is creamy and smooth thanks to the coconut milk used. Most watermelon sorbets are made using a simple syrup, for this recipe we added the coconut milk right into the simple syrup.

How do you make watermelon sorbet in an ice cream maker?

You do not need and ice cream maker to make this creamy chilled dessert. You will need a blender or food processor, but this recipe is so simple to make!

More frozen dairy free treats: peppermint frozen hot chocolate / chocolate sorbet / blue moon ice cream

Watermelon sorbet in a bowl with a spoon and a watermelon wedge.

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Creamy Watermelon Sorbet

By: Melissa Belanger

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: servings

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
▢ 1 cup sugar
▢ 1/2 lime juice
▢ 5 cups watermelon cubes, frozen
▢ 1 pound strawberries, sliced and frozen
▢ 1 1/2 ounces dairy free chocolate, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

Make the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, stir the coconut milk, lime juice and sugar together. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool.
Blend the fruit. Add fruits to the bowl of a food processor. Pour cooled syrup over fruits and blend until smooth.
Mix in the chocolate. Transfer to an airtight storage container and use a rubber spatula to gently stir in the chocolate chunks.
Freeze and serve. Cover the container and store in the freezer until ready to serve.