Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)

Name: Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 280 min
Ingredients: 7.5 cups seedless watermelon, chopped into chunks, divided; 1.5 cups white sugar; 3 limes, juiced, or more to taste; 4 tablespoons chamoy (Mexican chili fruit condiment), or more to taste; 2 tablespoons chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)

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This watermelon sorbet can be made with or without the spice infusion and without an ice cream maker! It is so smooth and delicious, reminiscent of the popular fruit in a cup sold at soccer games and as street food.

Recipe by Jessica G

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

7 ½ cups seedless watermelon, chopped into chunks, divided
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 limes, juiced, or more to taste
4 tablespoons chamoy (Mexican chili fruit condiment), or more to taste (Optional)
2 tablespoons chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®) (Optional)

Directions

Place 2 1/2 cups watermelon into an electric blender and liquefy. Transfer juice to a saucepan and add sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until all sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool, about 20 minutes. Chill and store simple syrup in a closed glass jar in the refrigerator.
Place remaining watermelon chunks on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
Add frozen watermelon pieces, a few at a time, to the bowl of a food processor and puree. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the simple syrup mixture, followed by chamoy and chile-lime seasoning; process until smooth. Serve right away or store in an airtight plastic container in the freezer.

Cook's Note:

If needed, let the frozen watermelon sit for a few minutes before processing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

127	Calories
0g	Fat
33g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 127
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 272mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 6mg	29%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 21mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.