Description
Experience the ultimate summer treat with this refreshing cherry limeade sorbet. Bursting with the sweet-tart flavors of ripe cherries and zesty lime, this delightful frozen dessert is perfect for hot days. Easy to prepare, this vibrant sorbet will be your go-to dish for family gatherings, barbecues, or simply cooling off by the pool. With its smooth texture and fruity taste, each scoop is a mini-vacation for your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries, then juice the limes until you have 1/2 cup of juice.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar until dissolved (about 3 minutes). Add cherries and lime juice, stirring well.
- Blend the mixture until smooth in a blender; add mint leaves if desired.
- Pour into a shallow dish and freeze for about 4 hours or until solid.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish with mint or lime slices if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg