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Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet

Strawberry watermelon sorbet is a cool, vibrant no-churn dessert made by blending frozen fruit until smooth and creamy, then freezing for scoopable texture. Layers of ripe strawberry and juicy watermelon deliver bright flavor with fresh lime and a touch of honey.
Prep Time 10 minutes
freezing + softening 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Sorbet Base
  • 3 cup seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
  • 1.5 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and frozen
  • 3 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 0.25 sea salt
Optional
  • 1 fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • 1 extra lime wedges for serving
  • 1 flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Freeze the fruit
  1. Cube the watermelon into 1-inch pieces and hull the strawberries, then spread both in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze at 0°F for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely solid, with a clearly firm, frozen surface.
Blend into sorbet
  1. Transfer the frozen watermelon and strawberries into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend on high, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy for about 60–90 seconds, with no visible ice chunks.
Flavor and finish texture
  1. Add honey (or agave), fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of sea salt to the blender. Blend again briefly until fully incorporated, then taste and adjust sweetness or lime so it tastes slightly bolder than the final sorbet.
Freeze or serve
  1. For a soft-serve consistency, scoop immediately into chilled bowls or glasses. Serve right away for a creamy texture that holds shape on the spoon.
  2. For a firmer sorbet, transfer to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and freeze for 1–2 hours until scoopable. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes to soften slightly, then scoop and garnish with fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, and optional flaky sea salt.

Notes

Pro tip: Freeze the fruit in a single layer so it blends evenly and stays smooth. Storage: keep covered in the freezer up to 2 weeks; for best texture, let it sit at room temperature 5 minutes before scooping. Freezer: yes—no separate churn step needed. Dietary swap: use maple syrup or agave consistently for a similar sweetness profile if you prefer alternatives to honey.