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Ninja Creami Watermelon Sorbet

I love making this Ninja Creami Watermelon Sorbet because it turns ripe summer watermelon into the smoothest, creamiest scoop with just three simple ingredients. The honey adds gentle sweetness while fresh lime juice keeps every bite bright and refreshing. Prep takes about five minutes and the Ninja Creami does the rest. Once that pint goes through the sorbet cycle, you get a soft, fluffy pink swirl that scoops like premium gelato
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ninja Creami Watermelon Sorbet
Servings: 4
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Mandy Applegate

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups ripe seedless watermelon chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
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Instructions

  • Add the watermelon, lime juice, and honey to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
    4 cups ripe seedless watermelon, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami container, making sure not to go past the max fill line. Freeze for 18–24 hours, or until solid.
  • Place the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and run the Sorbet setting until smooth.
  • If the sorbet looks crumbly, add about 1 tablespoon of water or lime juice and respin once until creamy.
  • Scoop and serve right away. Add toppings if you like.

Notes

Here are a few of my favorite tips I've picked up while making sorbet in the Ninja Creami over and over.
  • Pick the ripest watermelon you can find: The flavor of the sorbet depends almost entirely on the quality of the fruit, so look for one that feels heavy for its size and has a creamy yellow field spot on the bottom.
  • Cube the watermelon before measuring: Loose chunks pack into measuring cups much more accurately than uneven slabs, which keeps your sweetness and lime ratios consistent every batch.
  • Adjust the honey to match your watermelon: Naturally sweeter melons need less honey. In contrast, pale or watery ones benefit from the full 2 tablespoons or even a tiny bit more to taste.
  • Don't overfill the pint past the max line: The mixture expands as it freezes, and going over the line can cause overflow or jam the spin paddle.
  • Respin once if the texture looks icy: A quick splash of water or lime juice followed by a second sorbet cycle smooths everything out without watering down the bright watermelon flavor.
  • Press parchment onto the surface before freezing leftovers: A small square of parchment or plastic wrap directly on top of the sorbet keeps ice crystals from forming and stops freezer burn from dulling the texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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