Coconut Free Turmeric Mango Sorbet

Total time4 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(10)

Bright, tropical, and just a little unexpected, this frozen dessert brings together ripe mango, zingy lime, and a warm honey-spice blend that makes every spoonful feel like something special. The combination of turmeric, fresh ginger, and a pinch of black pepper gives the sorbet a subtle depth that keeps it from tasting one-note — it's fruity and refreshing, but with a gentle warmth underneath. Many store-bought frozen desserts sneak in coconut cream or coconut-derived stabilizers, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay worry-free. The ingredient list here is straightforward and completely plant-forward, relying on honey and real fruit to do all the heavy lifting. The fork-scraping technique is the secret weapon — it breaks up ice crystals and creates that light, granita-like texture without any special equipment. A quick strain through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the final result silky smooth rather than fibrous. It's the kind of freezer dessert that looks impressive but asks very little of you.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks, thawed if frozen
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
2
Add the mango chunks, lime juice, and the cooled honey-spice mixture to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.

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