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FOOD FRIENDS RECIPE

Healthy dessert

Watermelon sorbet

Fresh watermelon soft serve with coconut milk, lime and mint.

By Food Friends 22Published 27 August 2026Updated 3 September 2026✓ Tested by Food Friends
Watermelon sorbet
01Prep10 min
02CookNo cooking time
03Total time4 hours 10 min
04Servings4 servings
05DifficultyEasy
06CategoryHealthy dessert

02 / Method

Method

  1. 01

    Spread the watermelon cubes on a tray and freeze for at least 4 hours.

  2. 02

    Leave the frozen fruit at room temperature for 3 minutes.

  3. 03

    Blend the watermelon, coconut milk, lime juice and zest in short pulses until smooth like soft serve.

  4. 04

    Serve immediately for a soft sorbet, or freeze for another 30 minutes for firmer scoops.

  5. 05

    Finish with mint.

03 / Allergens

Allergens

  • None of the 14 regulated major allergens
VeganGluten-freeNo refined sugar
Nutrition85 kcal · 1 g protein · 2 g fat · 17 g carbsEstimate per serving

04 / Storage

Storage

Keep airtight in the freezer for up to 1 week. Soften at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before scooping.

05 / Substitutions

Substitutions

  • Use whipping cream instead of coconut milk if it does not need to be vegan.
  • Replace some watermelon with frozen mango or strawberry.
  • No lime? Lemon juice works too.

Always check the current ingredient list and allergen information on product packaging yourself. Substitutions may change allergens and nutritional values.

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