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Homemade Watermelon Sorbet - dessert, summer recipe

Homemade Watermelon Sorbet

4 hr 10 min
2 portions

Four ingredients, dead simple, and somehow tastes like summer in a cup. Perfect for hot days when the kids need something cold.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend the watermelon chunks in a blender or with a hand blender until smooth.

  2. 2

    Taste and stir in the lime juice, honey, and flaky salt until you're happy with the balance.

  3. 3

    Pour the mixture into ice lolly moulds or a suitable container (if you want to scoop it). Put them in the freezer for 3–4 hours, or until completely firm.

  4. 4

    Push in the ice lolly sticks once the mixture has just barely started to set.

Per average serving

53
Calories
kcal
0.7
Protein
g
14.2
Carbs
g
0.2
Fat
g
0.5g
Fiber
11.5g
Sugar
195mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Pick a ripe watermelon for this. The redder and sweeter the flesh, the less honey you'll need, so taste the blend before you add all of it.
  • Pick out the dark seeds before blending or strain the puree after. They turn bitter when chopped up by the blade.
  • The flaky salt does a lot of work here. It makes the watermelon taste more like itself, so don't skip it even though half a teaspoon feels odd in a dessert.
  • Wait until the mix has just started to firm up at the edges before pushing in the lolly sticks. Too early and they sink and lean over.
  • If you're going for scoopable sorbet instead of lollies, give it a stir with a fork every hour or so while it freezes to break up the ice crystals.

Ways to vary it

  • Throw a handful of mint leaves or basil into the blender if you want a bit of green freshness alongside the watermelon.
  • Swap the honey for agave or maple syrup to keep it fully vegan.
  • A small knob of fresh ginger blended in gives it a little warmth that plays well with the lime.

Storage & leftovers

In lolly moulds these keep in the freezer for a couple of weeks, though the texture is best in the first few days. Since it's a frozen treat there's no reheating, but if it's rock hard let it sit out for five minutes before you try to pull the lollies free. Run the moulds under warm water for a few seconds to release them cleanly.

What to serve with it

These are the whole event on a hot afternoon, but they go nicely after a barbecue or alongside a bowl of fresh berries.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 27 May 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026

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