Creamy Chili Lime Mango Sorbet (Printable)
Dairy-free mango sorbet with lime, chili, and coconut milk for a creamy tropical finish.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 4 large ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced (about 4 cups)
02 - Juice and zest of 2 limes
→ Creamy Component
03 - 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk, shaken well
→ Sweetener
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or agave syrup for a vegan alternative)
→ Flavor Enhancers
05 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, adjusted to taste
06 - Pinch of salt
# Steps:
01 - Peel, pit, and dice the ripe mangoes. Add the diced mango, lime juice and zest, coconut milk, sugar, chili powder, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor.
02 - Blend on high until the mixture is perfectly smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust the sweetness or chili heat level to your preference.
03 - Pour the blended mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container, spreading it into an even layer.
04 - Freeze for approximately 4 hours, stirring vigorously with a fork every 45 to 60 minutes to break up ice crystals and maintain a smooth, creamy texture throughout.
05 - Remove the sorbet from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
06 - Scoop into bowls or cones and finish with an extra sprinkle of lime zest or a light dusting of chili powder, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No ice cream maker needed, just a blender and a fork you probably already own.
- The chili powder sounds weird until you taste it and realize mango was always meant to have a little fire behind it.
02 -
- Skipping the fork stirring step will leave you with a solid block of ice that tastes good but scoops terribly.
- Coconut milk separates when cold, so the frequent stirring keeps everything emulsified and creamy throughout.
03 -
- Freeze your mango chunks before blending if you want an even thicker, creamier result right out of the blender.
- A tiny pinch of vanilla extract blended in at the end rounds out the flavors in a way nobody can identify but everyone notices.