Watermelon Sorbet Without an Ice Cream Maker – Easy Italian Recipe

Make refreshing watermelon sorbet without an ice cream maker. Perfect for summer!

Watermelon Sorbet Without an Ice Cream Maker

Watermelon sorbet without an ice cream maker is one of the simplest and most refreshing summer desserts you can make at home. This easy Italian recipe requires only a few ingredients—watermelon, sugar, and lemon juice—and no special equipment. All you need is a little time and patience to let the sorbet chill in the freezer while maintaining a fine texture and creamy consistency.

Perfect for enjoying after a meal or as a thirst-quenching snack, this watermelon sorbet is a light, wholesome treat naturally rich in fruit. It’s the ideal solution to beat the heat with flavor!

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg watermelon pulp
  • 150 g sugar
  • 1 lemon (juice)

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove the seeds.
  2. Blend the watermelon pulp until smooth.
  3. Add sugar and lemon juice to the watermelon puree and mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into a shallow container and place it in the freezer.
  5. Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals until it reaches a sorbet consistency. This should take about 3-4 hours.

Total Time

4 hours

Cuisine

Italian

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