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This strawberry sorbet is summer in a bowl – creamy, refreshing, and made in minutes with 3 simple ingredients. Serve it in tiny cups or cones for a fun, healthy treat for the kids.
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Best Strawberry Sorbet
Summer’s here, and you know what that means – hot days, kids home 24/7, and snack requests every five minutes. I like to keep things simple with fun frozen treats like this 3-ingredient strawberry sorbet.
It’s made with sweet ripe strawberries, creamy coconut milk, and a splash of lemon for that tangy freshness. No ice cream maker needed, and it’s so much healthier than the sugary store-bought stuff.
Plus, it comes together in minutes – perfect for those afternoons when everyone’s melting. We’re also loving mango sorbet, watermelon sorbet, and frozen peach yogurt these days. Quick, easy, and so refreshing.
Related: Easy and Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes
Ingredients
- Frozen strawberries – You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using fresh, here’s how to freeze strawberries. Since strawberry season is short, this is a great way to enjoy delicious strawberries year round. You should totally try these strawberry popsicles too!
- Coconut milk – while you can make fruit sorbet with just the fruit and lemon or lime juice, the addition of coconut milk results in a smoother creamier consistency in the sorbet.
- Fresh Lemon juice – It enhances the flavor of the strawberries, creating a more vibrant and zesty flavor. It also helps prevent the sorbet from becoming too icy, resulting in a softer and more enjoyable texture. You can also use orange juice if you prefer.
- Honey or maple syrup (optional) – add depending on desired sweetness level.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Transfer frozen strawberries, lemon juice, and coconut milk to the food processor or high-speed blender.
Step 2: Process for 4-5 minutes, or until the strawberries are pureed and the mixture is smooth and creamy. You will need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure everything is well blended. Note: don’t blend for too long. Taste the strawberry mixture and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding maple syrup or honey or more lemon juice. Enjoy immediately in a bowl or cone or transfer to an airtight container and freeze.
Recipe Tips
- I highly encourage you to use fresh strawberries when they’re in season!
- If you desire a completely smooth consistency – After pureeing the strawberries in a blender or food processor, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to press the mixture through the sieve while capturing the seeds.
- No food processor? You can use a blender but be sure to add the milk and lemon juice first followed by the frozen strawberries.
- Don’t blend for too long as the sorbet will become too soft. If you do, then freeze for an hour or two.
- If you freeze for more than six hours, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to soften. This will make it easier to scoop.
- Feel free to use a different fruit! Raspberry sorbet is so tasty too.
Equipment
You don’t need an ice cream machine to make this strawberry sorbet! But you do need a high-powered food processor or blender to break up the frozen strawberries.
I highly recommend using a food processor if you have one as the wider and more shallow bowl makes it easier to scrape down the sides during processing. My husband got me this food processor several years ago because I want to start making more bliss balls for snacks, and I can’t live without it now!
If you’re looking for the best blender, I’ve had my Vitamix for 7+ years and it’s worth every penny! Be sure to use the tamper that comes with it!
FAQ
Transfer to an airtight container and freeze. Let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly. It’s best enjoyed within 1-2 weeks for optimal texture and flavor, though it will still be safe to eat after that.
You can use other milks like almond milk or oat milk, but coconut milk gives the creamiest texture. If using a thinner milk, your sorbet may be more icy than creamy.
Absolutely! Mango, peaches, or raspberries blend well with strawberries. You can experiment with combos for different flavors.
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Strawberry Sorbet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen strawberries (3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Transfer frozen strawberries, lemon juice, and coconut milk to the food processor.
- Process for 4-5 minutes, or until the strawberries are pureed and the mixture is smooth and creamy. You will need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure everything is well blended. Note: don't blend for too long. Otherwise the sorbet will get too soft and start melting.
- Taste the strawberry mixture and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding maple syrup or honey or more lemon juice.
- Enjoy immediately in a bowl or cone or transfer to an airtight container and freeze.
Notes
- If you do end up blending for too long and the sorbet becomes too soft, freeze for an hour or two.
- If you freeze for more than six hours, let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to soften. This will make it easier to scoop.
Which coconut milk do you recommend? Unsweetened or lite?
unsweetened, full-fat! I personally love Aroy-D or Thai Kitchen brands
Did you use fresh strawberries and froze them or did you buy already frozen strawberries?
HI! During summer when it’s on sale and so so delicious, I like to buy in bulk and freeze! So you can use fresh or frozen! Both will work!
Can you swap out strawberries for watermelon?
You can!
A perfect healthy treat for summer! My kids loved it! Super simple to make! Any suggestions on what to do with the leftover coconut milk?
I’m so glad! As for the coconut milk, you can type in “coconut milk” in the search bar and you’ll see quite a few options. Most of the recipes call for a full can but you can simply add 1/2 cup of water instead.
So simple and delicious! We used popsicle molds for half of it and kept it as normal ice cream for the other half. My husband said the texture was perfect- he’s a big texture guy.
Amazing! Yay!!
What can I substitute for coconut milk? My daughter is allergic to dairy and coconuts!
You can try with almond milk
is this the coconut milk from the can or the ones from the cartons (where you can drink)?
From the can!