Vegetarian Classic Mango Sorbet

Total time4 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Few frozen desserts capture the pure, sun-ripened sweetness of mango quite like a homemade sorbet. This version uses real mango flesh blended with fresh lime juice and a simple sugar syrup, so every scoop tastes like the fruit at its absolute peak — bright, tropical, and just a little tangy. The lime adds a lively citrus edge that keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy, while a pinch of salt quietly deepens the whole flavor. A splash of optional vodka helps keep the texture scoopably soft straight from the freezer, which is a genuinely useful trick. Straining the purée before churning removes any fibrous bits, so the final result is silky-smooth and restaurant-quality without any complicated technique. It's naturally free of eggs and dairy, which means it fits comfortably into plant-based and vegetarian menus alike without any substitutions required. Make a batch the night before and you'll have an effortlessly impressive dessert ready to pull out whenever you need it.

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Ingredients

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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