Watermelon Sherbet
Cool off with the vibrant, refreshing flavors of homemade Watermelon Sherbet, a creamy and dreamy frozen treat perfect for summer. Made with fresh, juicy seedless watermelon, a splash of tangy lemon juice, and a hint of salt to enhance its natural sweetness, this sherbet strikes the perfect balance of light and luscious. Whipped together with rich heavy cream and subtly sweetened with granulated sugar, this easy no-cook dessert comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time before freezing to perfection. Whether you’re serving it in a bowl, cone, or as a palate-cleansing finish to a meal, this watermelon sherbet is a crowd-pleaser that highlights the best of seasonal produce. With its gorgeous pink hue and irresistibly smooth texture, it's a summer staple you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon (seedless, cubed)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (fresh)
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth to create a watermelon puree. This should yield approximately 3 cups of puree.
Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl to remove pulp and ensure a smooth texture.
Stir the granulated sugar into the watermelon puree until completely dissolved. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to ensure the sugar is fully incorporated.
Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and salt to the sweetened watermelon puree. Whisk until fully combined.
Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezer-safe dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid to prevent ice crystals from forming.
Place the dish in the freezer and freeze for 1 hour. After the first hour, remove the sherbet from the freezer and stir thoroughly with a fork or whisk to break up any ice crystals.
Continue freezing, stirring every hour, for a total of 4-5 hours until the sherbet is firm but scoopable.
Scoop the sherbet into bowls or cones and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade watermelon sherbet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.9 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 382 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 711 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
