Description
Coconut Sorbet is a light, creamy, and refreshing dairy-free dessert with a tropical coconut flavor. It’s easy to make, naturally sweet, and perfect for hot days, making it a great treat for summer or any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup coconut water (8 oz)
1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
1 can coconut milk (13.5 fl oz)
1 can coconut cream (13.5 fl oz)
1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
For garnish:
1 pint heavy whipping cream (for garnish)
2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for sweetening the cream)
1 pint fresh blueberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- With an Ice Cream Maker:
- Dissolve sugar in coconut water: Heat the coconut water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Chill coconut milk and cream: Refrigerate the coconut milk and cream. Freeze the ice cream machine bowl (preferably 24 hours ahead).
- Blend ingredients: Combine the chilled coconut water, milk, and cream in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Churn the sorbet: Pour the mixture into the ice cream machine and churn for 15–20 minutes until it thickens but remains soft. Add coconut extract in the last minute if using.
- Add shredded coconut: Fold in shredded coconut if desired.
- Freeze the sorbet: Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 3 hours until firm.
- Serve: Let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh blueberries.
- Without an Ice Cream Maker:
- Blend ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Freeze the mixture: Pour into a freezer-safe container and cover with plastic wrap.
- Blend every 30 minutes: Freeze for 2 hours, blending every 30 minutes to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Final freeze: Once the mixture becomes too stiff to blend, freeze for an additional hour.
- Serve: Scoop and serve once firm.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh coconut products when possible.
Add lime or lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
For a fruity twist, blend in mango, pineapple, or berries.
Stir in chopped pistachios or toasted coconut for a crunchy texture.
For a layered effect, make different tropical flavors for a multi-textured sorbet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
