What I love about 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.
If you like this watermelon recipe, you have to try these watermelon margaritas or these frozen watermelon moscow mules. Plus, it’s not watermelon but you will probably love this blue moon ice cream too, it’s mystery flavor is creamy and fruity.
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Ingredients & substitutions
- 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.
The following is a detailed overview of the recipe steps with added tips and tricks for recipe success. For a simplified and printable version, including ingredient amounts and more formal instructions, see the recipe card below.
How to make creamy watermelon sorbet
Make a simple syrup. Add coconut milk, lime juice and sugar to a large saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Blend the fruit. Add fruits to the bowl of a food processor. Pour cooled syrup over fruits and blend until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the chocolate chunks then transfer to an airtight storage storage container.
Freeze. Store in the freezer until ready to serve.
Frequently asked questions
Ingredients
- 5 cups watermelon cubes - frozen
- 1 pound strawberries - sliced and frozen
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 lime juice
- 1 1/2 ounces dairy free chocolate - chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- Combine the watermelon, strawberries and syrup in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a container/bowl and stir in chocolate.
- Serve immediately or freeze until later.
