Looking for a delightful way to cool down on a hot day? This Pineapple Mint Sorbet is a perfect treat to refresh your palate. With its vibrant flavor and invigorating minty undertones, it’s a fantastic dessert to serve after a summer meal or simply to enjoy on its own.
This recipe is not only easy to make but also showcases the bright tropical notes of pineapple combined with the freshness of mint. Imagine indulging in a frozen dessert that’s both sweet and refreshing, making every spoonful a little celebration.
The Ultimate Pineapple Mint Sorbet
This Pineapple Mint Sorbet is a light and refreshing dessert that’s bursting with tropical flavors. The sweetness of ripe pineapple pairs beautifully with fragrant mint, creating a sorbet that’s both refreshing and satisfying, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine pineapple chunks, mint leaves, the cooled simple syrup, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Strain Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any pulp or solid bits.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or until well chilled.
- Freeze: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to Container: Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up further.
- Serve: Scoop the sorbet into bowls or cones and garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Freeze Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g