Watermelon Cooler Sorbet

Directions

1. 1Blend the watermelon, lime juice, and sugar into a smooth puree.
2. 2Pour the puree into a Creami pint, keeping it under the fill line.
3. 3Freeze flat for roughly 24 hours.
4. 4Process the frozen pint on SORBET.
5. 5Watermelon is very watery, so add a tablespoon of water and Re-spin if crumbly.
6. 6Serve immediately while slushy.

Tips

• Freeze your pint flat and completely solid for the full 16-24 hours so the Creami can shave it properly; a partially frozen pint will come out crumbly.
• If your sorbet scoops out powdery or icy, add a small splash of lime juice or simple syrup and re-spin on the sorbet program to get that smooth texture.
• Use really ripe, sweet watermelon so you need less sugar; the better your fruit, the brighter your final sorbet tastes.

Variations

• Swap lime juice for fresh lemon juice and add a pinch of fresh mint to the base before freezing.
• Make a strawberry-watermelon version by using half watermelon puree and half fresh strawberry puree, keeping the lime and sugar the same.
• Add a tablespoon of tequila or rum to the base before freezing for an adult-only frozen cocktail sorbet.

FAQ

Can I use frozen watermelon instead of fresh?

Yes, thawed frozen watermelon works fine as long as you drain off excess liquid; fresh has better flavor but frozen is convenient and still tastes good.

What if my pint didn't freeze solid after 24 hours?

Your freezer may be warmer than ideal, so give it another 4-6 hours or move the pint to the coldest spot in your freezer and try again.

Why does my sorbet come out more like shaved ice?

That usually means the pint wasn't completely solid when you spun it, or the base had too much sugar and not enough liquid; next time, freeze the full 24 hours and consider adding an extra splash of lime juice to your base.

Can I make this less sweet or lighter?

Yes, reduce the sugar by a quarter and add an extra tablespoon of lime juice for balance; you can also re-spin it on the Lite Ice Cream program instead of Sorbet for a lighter, icier texture.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated