Watermelon and yogurt sorbet: the freshness that conquers summer
A fresh and quick dessert, perfect for the hottest days
Summer has arrived and with it the desire for freshness and taste. Among the desserts that best suit this season, there is certainly the sorbet, a dessert made with blended and frozen fruit that conquers with its simplicity and lightness. Today we propose a delicious and refreshing variant: the watermelon and yogurt sorbet.
An irresistible combination of flavors
The watermelon and yogurt sorbet is an irresistible combination of flavors: the juicy sweetness of watermelon meets the creaminess of yogurt to create a delicate and refreshing dessert at the same time. Moreover, this sorbet is very easy to prepare and does not require the use of an ice cream maker.
Perfect for a tasty break or a light dessert
It is perfect for a tasty break during the day or for a light and fresh dessert. It can be served alone, decorated with a few mint leaves or a dollop of whipped cream, or accompanied with cookies or wafers.
Below you can find other fresh delights with summer fruit:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 124.73 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.69 (g) of which sugars 10.45 (g)
- Proteins 4.09 (g)
- Fat 7.48 (g) of which saturated 0.40 (g)of which unsaturated 0.15 (g)
- Fibers 0.12 (g)
- Sodium 24.20 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 123 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz whipping cream
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt
- 4 gelatin sheets
- 1 cup watermelon (pulp)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Tools
- Electric Whisks Moulinex HM450 PrepMix, Electric Mixer
- Shot Glasses DURALEX Set 4 Shot Glasses Model Amalfi Vintage for Bar coffee liquor (7cl)
- Cutting Board Kesper Plastic Cutting Board, White
- Strainer Paderno 12622-16 Mesh Strainer – Colander with Anti-scald Abs Handle, Ideal for Filtering, Draining and Sieving, Stainless Steel Mesh, Diameter 16 cm
Watermelon and Yogurt Sorbet Steps
First, soak 2 gelatin sheets in cold water, squeeze with your hands, and dissolve them in 4 tablespoons of very hot cream. Put everything in a bowl where we will add the rest of the cream and sugar. Whip it with the electric whisks, then incorporate the yogurt a little at a time, mixing from bottom to top with a spoon. Put in the freezer for half an hour
Soak and squeeze the remaining gelatin in a bowl. Cut the watermelon pulp into cubes, removing the seeds. Put it in the blender (if you are interested in the purchase click here) and turn it on at medium speed, until you get a puree; pass through the strainer. Heat 3 tablespoons in a saucepan, and dissolve the gelatin, stirring with a spoon, then add it to the puree
Take 3 glass jars and put some watermelon mixture in each, we will make 3 layers, red, white, red. Retrieve the cream from the freezer, and pour it over the watermelon mixture, finish with the watermelon. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, until it has set. Before serving, distribute the chocolate chips on the surface of the jars, imitating watermelon seeds. Make sure the dessert is very cold
Watermelon Yogurt Sorbet Variations
If you want to give an original touch to your sorbet, you can add a pinch of cinnamon, a tablespoon of lime juice, or a few drops of vanilla essence to the mixture.
