Rice Free Turmeric Mango Sorbet
Bright, tropical, and just a little unexpected, this frozen dessert is the kind of thing that disappears fast at a dinner party. Sweet mango gets blended with honey, fresh lime juice, and a warm spice blend of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper — a combination that sounds bold but tastes absolutely brilliant. The turmeric lends a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that keeps this from being just another fruit ice. Straining the purée before freezing is the secret to that silky, scoopable texture, and the fork-scraping step ensures you get a light, crystalline finish rather than a solid block. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out — it's straightforwardly safe and straightforwardly delicious. Serve it in chilled bowls with a little extra lime zest on top and it looks like something from a restaurant dessert menu.
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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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