Refreshing Mango Sorbet
A quick and easy homemade tropical mango sorbet that is light, refreshing, and perfect for beating the summer heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled and diced ripe mangoes (about 3 large mangoes, preferably Ataulfo or Tommy Atkins)
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on mango sweetness; can substitute honey or agave)
- 1 cup water
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: a few mint leaves for garnish or blending
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup by combining 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes).
- Peel and dice the ripe mangoes to measure about 4 cups.
- Add diced mangoes, cooled simple syrup, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture.
- Pour the mango puree into a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to chill.
- Transfer the chilled mixture into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 30 minutes, then stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals. Repeat stirring every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until firm but scoopable.
- Freeze for an additional hour to firm up completely.
- Serve scooped into bowls or cones, garnished with mint if desired.
Notes
If the sorbet becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping to soften. Stirring every 30 minutes during freezing helps prevent large ice crystals and improves texture. Use ripe mangoes for best flavor. Optional add-ins include cayenne pepper for spice or coconut milk for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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