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    Home » Desserts » Frozen Desserts

    Mango & Lime Sorbet Recipe

    Published: Feb 22, 2010 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 30 Comments

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    Mango & Lime Sorbet

    The Chinese certainly know how to ring in the new year. The first day of the lunar new year was on February 14th, but the festivities are far from over. Traditionally, the celebration lasts for 15 days, with each day dedicated to a different activity, such as praying to the ancestors and gods or lighting candles outside each house to guide wanton spirits home. The customary foods of Chinese new year are steeped in meaning and tradition, from wishes of wealth and prosperity to offerings for the gods. While we certainly don't claim to have an understanding of all of the ins and outs of this complex celebration, the members of my cooking group wanted to pay homage to new year. And, really, it was a great excuse to cook and enjoy some delectable food with friends.

    While mango sorbet is more often served in Japanese restaurants, I was looking for a light and refreshing dessert that would cleanse our palates at the end of a satisfying afternoon of cooking and eating. The sweetness of the mangoes, with the brightness of the lime juice and zest, really hit the mark. I will be sharing some of the other recipes over the next couple of weeks.

    First, make a simple syrup. Place 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring, until the syrup is dissolved. Cool.

    Cut 4 mangoes in half lengthwise, working the knife around the pit while keeping the skin of the two halves intact.


    Using a spoon, gently scoop the flesh of the mango out of each half and cut any extra flesh from the pit.


    Lay the mango shells on a baking sheet and place in the freezer.

    Place the flesh in a blender, along with 1 cup of the simple syrup, ¼ cup lime juice, and 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest.


    Purée until smooth and then pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.

    Scoop the mango sorbet into the mango shells, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until frozen hard.


    Let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish each with some finely grated lime zest. Serve.


    Other sorbet recipes:

    David Lebovitz's Blood Orange Sorbet
    Vanilla Garlic/Simply Recipes' Plum Sorbet
    Mark Bittman's Pineapple-Ginger Sorbet
    The Perfect Pantry's Espresso Sorbet
    Chocolate Gourmand's Meyer Lemon Sorbet
    Apple Pie, Patis & Pâté's Raspberry Lambic Sorbet

    Mango & Lime Sorbet
    Adapted from Gourmet Magazine

    1 cup granulated sugar
    1 cup water
    4 ripe mangoes
    ¼ cup fresh lime juice
    1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus more for garnishing

    First, make a simple syrup. Place sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring, until the syrup is dissolved. Cool.

    Cut mangoes in half lengthwise, working the knife around the pit while keeping the skin of the two halves intact. Using a spoon, gently scoop the flesh of the mango out of each half and cut any extra flesh from the pit. Lay the mango shells on a baking sheet and place in the freezer. Place the flesh in a blender, along with 1 cup of the simple syrup, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest. Purée until smooth and then pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions.

    Scoop the mango sorbet into the mango shells, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until frozen hard.

    Let the sorbet sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish each with some finely grated lime zest. Serve.

    Makes 6 cups of sorbet, or 8 servings.

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      Comments

      1. Jenny

        April 29, 2010 at 3:42 pm

        Beautiful sorbet! So summery!

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      2. My Little Space

        February 26, 2010 at 12:53 am

        Hmm..mm....such a mouthwatering cold treat! I need this real bad. It's been extremely hot over here.

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      3. JL

        February 24, 2010 at 4:00 pm

        This is making my mouth water. I love mango and lime. Sounds like a perfect recipe to try during the summer.

        Reply
      4. denise, the prime magpie

        February 23, 2010 at 7:55 pm

        Yum, hooray for the beautiful mango! Amazing color and you just feel like you're transported to a sunny beach when you eat them. This sorbet looks divine!

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      5. Sally Vargas

        February 23, 2010 at 7:21 pm

        I have been craving mango lately, so I'm on your wave length (or is it the other way around?) No tropical vacation in sight, so this hits the spot with winter still in full force. Thanks.

        Reply
      6. Tasty Eats At Home

        February 23, 2010 at 6:25 pm

        I love how you served this sorbet in the mango shells - how creative. And I love to learn more about celebrations around the world - before I started blogging, I knew next to nothing about Chinese New Year. I'm far from being an expert, but all of my foodie friends are teaching me so much! Thank you!

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      7. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)

        February 23, 2010 at 1:22 pm

        I always put a pinch of black pepper into my mango sorbet. Sounds weird, I know, but the kick of the pepper brings out the sweetness of the fruit.

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      8. Cookin' Canuck

        February 23, 2010 at 5:45 am

        Vegetable Matter - This was a big hit with my kids. And hey, if the only way you can get fruit into your kids is through sorbet - well then, sorbet it will be!

        Afoodobsession, oneordinaryday, 5 Star Foodie, citronetvanille, and Gera - Thank you!

        Mary - Sometimes you just have to break the rules, right?

        Claudia - Ooo, mango pie sounds wonderful!

        Barbara - I should have some of the posts up this and next week.

        Cristie - Thank you. I hope all of you had a great time!

        Reply
      9. Cristie

        February 23, 2010 at 5:18 am

        What a refreshing dessert. I love the presentation. We missed you Saturday.

        Reply
      10. Gera @ SweetsFoodsBlog

        February 23, 2010 at 3:28 am

        What a refreshing delight -love everything with mango and more in a sorbet..yum yum 🙂

        Have a great week,

        Gera

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