Eggless Classic Mango Sorbet
Ripe mango, bright lime juice, and a simple homemade syrup come together in a frozen dessert that tastes like pure sunshine in a bowl. The texture is silky and scoopable, with a tropical sweetness that's balanced by just enough citrus tang and a pinch of salt to make every bite pop. Because sorbet is built on fruit and sugar rather than a custard base, there's no need to work around eggs at all — this is naturally, effortlessly free of them without any substitutions or compromises. Straining the blended purée through a fine-mesh sieve is the secret to that ultra-smooth, almost glossy finish you'd expect from a good gelato shop. The optional splash of vodka keeps the sorbet from freezing rock-solid, so it stays perfectly scoopable straight from the freezer. Whether you're serving it as a light dessert after a big meal or spooning it into a glass for an afternoon treat, this one is hard to beat on a warm day.
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6 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
For the sorbet
- 2 lbs ripe mango flesh (from about 3 large mangoes), roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
- 1 tbsp vodka (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Add the mango flesh, lime juice, salt, and chilled simple syrup to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in the vodka, if using.
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