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Summers are incomplete without having the juicy bites of watermelon and melon. When I was in my early childhood and lived in the village,, we didn’t have a refrigerators. At that time, when my grandfather brought watermelon, he used to say to keep it near the cold pitcher to let it cool for some hours. And reall,y, after cooling, it was tastier than eating it immediately.
Later, when we purchased a refrigerator, we started eating it by cooling it in it, and the taste doubled. As technology evolved and we came into the internet era, I got to know a much tastier way to eat our juicy summer fruits like melon, watermelon, and mango. Yes, Italian people have the perfect, healthiest, and tastiest way to turn these summer fruits into a delicious, chilling dessert called Sorbet.
So here I am, sharing the refreshing Watermelon and Melon Sorbet recipes to enjoy the summer with this perfect, light, cool, and irresistible Italian dessert. The best thing about this Italian summer dessert is that it is super easy, super healthy, and ready in very little time.
Let’s move to the recipe to make the perfect Melon and Watermelon Sorbet in just three simple steps, with just three simple ingredients.
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Why You Will Love This Italian Summer Dessert
- It does not contain sugar or preservatives. So anyone can eat it without feeling guilty.
- It requires just 3 simple ingredients that are commonly available, including the Watermelon or Melon itself.
- Anyone can make it, as it is a no-bake recipe. You do not require cooking skills to make this perfect summer treat.
- It can be made with other fruits like mangoes, berries, or pineapple in the same way.
How To Make Watermelon Sorbet
Ingredients:
- Fresh Watermelon: The quality of your watermelon Sorbet will depend on the quality of the watermelon you choose. So always pick the best quality of watermelon. You can check out the helpful link on how to select a perfect watermelon.
- ½ Lemon (juice): Lemon Juice helps to give the ice-like consistency to your Sorbet and obviously enhances the flavour as well.
- 2 tsp Honey: Honey helps to make the Watermelon Sorbet sweeter and yummier.
Steps:
1. Cube:
Cut watermelon into small cubes. Remove seeds if you do not like them otherwise it is not crucial.
2. Freeze:
Spread the cut cubes on a tray so they don’t touch and freeze for atleast 4 hours or overnight.for better result.
3. Blend the Sorbet
In a blender, add the frozen watermelon cubes, Lemon juice and Honey.
Blend until smooth. Add a little warm water if blending is difficult.
4. Serve or Freeze (Optional)
You can enjoy it instantly as a soft melon sorbet or freeze for 2 more hours for a firmer scoopable texture. Scoop and serve – and enjoy your fresh, healthy treat!
Melon Sorbet Recipe
Ingredients:
- Ripe Melon (Muskmelon/Cantaloupe): Use sweet watermelon to make the Sorbet delicious.
- 4 tsp Condensed: It is the healthiest alternative to sugar for any dessert.
Instructions:
- Cut the Melon:
Slice the melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut into vertical slices and remove the skin. Make small cubes from the flesh. - Freeze the Cubes:
Arrange the melon cubes neatly on a plate without overlapping. Freeze overnight or until completely solid. - Blend:
Add the frozen melon cubes to a blender, and add condensed milk. Blend until smooth. - Freeze Again:
Freeze the Melon paste in a freezer-safe container for 2 more hours before serving. Scoop out the chilled melon sorbet using an ice cream scoop.
There are many ways to sweeten the fruit Sorbet. I have given the two for two different fruits. If you want to replace honey and condensed milk with regular sugar, then you can do that too.
Pro Tips To Make The Best Summer Dessert, Sorbet
- Use well-ripened melon for the best natural sweetness.
- It’s a great substitute for ice cream when you’re craving something fruity and light.
- You can also try mixing melon with a bit of mint or ginger for a fun twist!
- If you are using a small grinding jar, make sure it is half-filled in order to get a hassle-free blending of the frozen fruits.
Final Thoughts
The best thing about this internet era is that it is ending boundaries without breaking them. The world is together in a small 6/4 inch screen. So, the food culture is also taking a leap by adopting each other’s traditions and also experimenting and creating fusions. That’s why fusion food and desserts are the new trend today.
This Watermelon and Melon Sorbet recipe on my blog is an example of the evolving internet era. So, please enjoy this delicious and chilled summer dessert, not by keeping in mind that it is an Italian dessert, but something that shows how natural food culture also has no boundaries. It is just the different ways of doing the same thing.
You can also check out our other fusion desserts and share your experience in the comments if you tried the Watermelon and Melon Sorbet at home.