How to Make Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the summer heat is in full swing, there's nothing quite like a refreshing and cool treat to help beat the heat. One of the most perfect solutions to this problem is a delicious Mexican-inspired watermelon sorbet, also known as Nieve de Sandia. This flavorful and vibrant dessert is the ideal way to cool down on a hot day while enjoying the natural sweetness and juiciness of fresh watermelon.

Originating in Mexico, Nieve de Sandia is a popular frozen treat that is both simple and s...

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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)

Information

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    127 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 21mg