Description
This refreshing mango sorbet recipe is a simple, naturally sweet frozen dessert made from ripe mangoes, lime juice, caster sugar, and water. Perfect as a light treat on warm days, it requires no dairy and utilizes a blender for smooth, fruity ice perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 large, ripe mangoes
- 200g caster sugar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 200ml water
Instructions
- Prepare the mangoes: Peel the mangoes using a vegetable peeler and carefully cut as much flesh away from the stone as possible. Place the mango flesh into a food processor or blender.
- Blend ingredients: Add the caster sugar, lime juice, and 200ml water to the mango in the blender. Blend for several minutes until the mixture becomes very smooth and the sugar has completely dissolved. To check, rub a small amount between your fingers; if it feels gritty, blend longer.
- Freeze initial mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a container and place it in the freezer for several hours until it begins to solidify.
- First blend and freeze cycle: Remove the partially frozen sorbet and scrape it back into the blender. If very solid, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Whizz to achieve a slushy consistency. Pour back into the container and freeze for about one more hour.
- Second blend and final freeze: Repeat scraping the sorbet into the blender and whizzing to refresh the texture. Freeze again until solid, approximately one to two more hours.
- Serving tip: Before serving, leave the sorbet at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Warm your ice cream scoop in hot water to scoop the sorbet easily.
Notes
- The sorbet can be stored covered in the freezer for up to three months.
- Allowing the sorbet to soften slightly before scooping improves texture and ease of serving.
- Ensure the mangoes are ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Rubbing the sorbet mixture between your fingers during blending helps confirm that the sugar has fully dissolved, preventing gritty texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (including freezing and blending intervals)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: mango sorbet, vegan dessert, frozen fruit dessert, healthy sorbet, dairy-free dessert, summer treat
