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    Home » Ice Cream

    Easy Homemade Lime Sorbet Recipe

    Published: May 29, 2023 · Modified: Aug 10, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    This Homemade Lime Sorbet is a simple, 3 ingredient recipe! (No ice cream maker required.) Enjoy this sweet and tangy frozen treat on a hot summer day!

    This Easy Homemade Lime Sorbet Post is Sponsored by my friends at Santa Cruz Organic. All thoughts are my own.

    Spoon scooping out lime sorbet.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Blending Options
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe Variations
    • How to store leftovers
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Healthy

    Sorbet is a much lighter frozen treat compared to ice cream as its base is made with water instead of milk or cream. Because of this, it is a naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan friendly dessert!

    In traditional sorbet recipes, they use quite a bit of sugar, this recipe has about 15 grams per serving. It's also made with only 3 simple ingredients!

    Simple

    The sorbet base is actually only THREE ingredients! Fresh lime juice, filtered water, and sweetened condensed coconut milk for sweetness. It also helps to give it a softer texture.

    Easy

    Traditional sorbet recipes combine water and white sugar in a small saucepan to make a simple syrup which requires more time and more cleaning!

    You also typically need an ice cream machine, but this recipe just requires blending and freezing! You can use a food processor or high-speed blender.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Lime sorbet ingredients measured out.
    • Fresh Lime Juice - I used Santa Cruz 100% Pure Organic Lime Juice to save time.
    • Filtered Water - You can use filtered water or coconut water for more of a tropical flavor!
    • Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk - I used the Organic Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk from Nature's Charm. This is what gives the sorbet its sweetness and soft texture.

    If you love enjoying homemade sorbet on a hot day, you have to try my Sugar Free Pineapple Sorbet and Healthy Peach Sorbet!

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Add Ingredients into Blender

    Add fresh lime juice, water, and sweetened condensed coconut milk into a high-speed blender.

    Lime sorbet mixture in blender.

    Step 2: Blend Lime Mixture

    Blend the lime mixture on high for about 30 seconds.

    Blended lime sorbet mixture in vitamix.

    Step 3: Freeze Lime Sorbet

    Pour the lime mixture into a freezer safe aright container. Freeze for about 6 hours or overnight.

    Lime sorbet in glass tupperware.

    Step 4: Defrost Lime Sorbet

    Remove the container from the freezer and let it defrost for about 10 minutes.

    Frozen lime sorbet in glass tupperware.

    Step 5: Blend Lime Sorbet

    Break the frozen lime sorbet into smaller chunks and add them into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Use an ice cream scoop to serve!

    Creamy lime sorbet in food processor.

    Expert Tips

    • Freeze the lime mixture in a silicone ice cube tray to make it easier to blend.
    • For best results, use fresh lime juice in this recipe. If you'd like to save on prep time, my favorite store-bought organic lime juice is from the brand Santa Cruz.
    • Serve them in paper "Italian Ice Cups" for a more nastalgic feel! We always had these at our local Italian Ice shop when I was a kid.
    • Use an ice cream scoop to serve.
    • You can enjoy this sorbet right out of the freezer, but it will be a bit icy. I highly recommend the second blend to create a creamier texture.

    Blending Options

    There are three blending options!

    1. Food Processor - This is what I usually use for a single batch and it works great.
    2. Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker - If you double the recipe, try using an ice cream maker! Let the ice cream machine run for about 20-30 minutes and store in a loaf pan to firm up even more.
    3. Ninja Creami - This would work great to create a smooth and creamy texture!
    Santa cruz lime juice bottle next to cups of sorbet.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Lime Sorbet Healthy?

    It all depends on your definition of healthy, but this recipe is lower in sugar, and made with only three ingredients! It's also a naturally dairy-free and gluten-free frozen treat.

    Sorbet vs. Ice Cream

    Sorbet is usually made with a fruit puree, or in this case - lime juice! The base of sorbet is made with water while ice cream contains dairy products like milk or cream!

    Lime Sorbet in cup with lime wedge on the side.

    Recipe Variations

    Flavor

    Switch up the flavor by adding in Santa Cruz 100% Pure Lemon Juice! You can easily double the recipe and make a lemon lime flavored sorbet. Or use a half cup of lime and a half cup of lemon juice.

    You can also swap the sweetened condensed coconut milk for 1 cup of frozen mango to make a mango lime sorbet!

    For a zingy flavor, save the lime rind and add a little lime zest to the mixture. (Use a small hand grater.)

    Sweetness

    If you're looking for a sweeter treat, just add a couple extra tablespoons of sweetened condensed coconut milk!

    Limeade

    Instead of freezing the lime mixture, serve over ice for a simple limeade!

    Lime Sherbet

    To make a creamier version of this recipe, try swapping the water for full fat coconut milk. This will give you more of a sherbet texture and a very tropical flavor!

    Toppings

    In my opinion, coconut and lime are a match made in heaven! When serving, sprinkle on some finely shredded coconut.

    You can also stick a little lime wedge into each cup and add some lime zest to elevate the final look.

    Lime sorbet in cup with spoon leaning on the side.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftover sorbet should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week. Make sure you use a freezer-safe container!

    When it comes out of the freezer, you will need to let it defrost for about 10 minutes before trying to scoop it out.

    I highly recommend you blend it again to create a creamier consistency before serving.

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    Recipe Card

    Lime sorbet in cup with spoon leaning on the side.

    Homemade Lime Sorbet Recipe

    This Homemade Lime Sorbet is a simple, 3 ingredient recipe! (No ice cream maker required.) Enjoy this sweet and tangy frozen treat on a hot summer day!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Freeze 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 97 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 High Speed Blender
    • 1 Food Processor You can also use a blender!

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 Cup Filtered Water
    • ⅓ Cup Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

    Instructions
     

    • Add fresh lime juice, water, and sweetened condensed coconut milk into a high-speed blender.
    • Blend the lime mixture on high for about 30 seconds.
    • Pour the mixture into a freezer safe aright container. Freeze for about 6 hours or overnight.
    • Remove the container from the freezer and let it defrost for about 10 minutes.
    • Break the frozen lime sorbet into smaller chunks and add them into a food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Use an ice cream scoop to serve!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Freeze the lime mixture in a silicone ice cube tray to make it easier to blend.
    • For best results, use fresh lime juice in this recipe. If you'd like to save on prep time, my favorite store-bought organic lime juice is from the brand Santa Cruz.
    • Serve them in paper "Italian Ice Cups" for a more nastalgic feel! We always had these at our local Italian Ice shop when I was a kid.
    • Use an ice cream scoop to serve.
    • You can enjoy this sorbet right out of the freezer, but it will be a bit icy. I highly recommend the second blend to create a creamier texture.

    How to Store Leftovers

    Leftover sorbet should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week. Make sure you use a freezer-safe container!
    When it comes out of the freezer, you will need to let it defrost for about 10 minutes before trying to scoop it out.
    I highly recommend you blend it again to create a creamier consistency before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 0.1mg
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