Description
Strawberry sorbet is a vibrant, dairy-free frozen treat made with just fruit, sugar, and water. Naturally refreshing, low-fat, and bursting with flavor, this healthy dessert is perfect for warm days or anytime you’re craving something sweet yet light.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ½ to ¾ cup sugar (or honey, agave syrup, or stevia to taste)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: mint leaves, vanilla extract, or balsamic glaze for extra flavor
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and chop strawberries. If using frozen berries, thaw slightly.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, sweetener, water, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Churn method: Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- No-churn method: Pour mixture into a shallow container. Freeze for 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
- Let sit at room temp for a few minutes before scooping. Serve with fresh mint, shortbread cookies, or on its own.
Notes
- For a boozy version, add 1–2 tbsp of rosé, champagne, or vodka before freezing.
- To reduce calories, use stevia or a smaller amount of natural sweeteners.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake / Frozen
- Cuisine: Global / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 100–150
- Sugar: 15–25g
- Sodium: 0–5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25–30g
- Fiber: 2–3g
- Protein: 0.5–1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg