Strawberry Sorbet (no added sugar and vegan)

Fresh and fruity strawberry sorbet made with frozen strawberries, maple syrup and lemon juice. This frozen dessert is the perfect summer treat to cool you down. It happens to be vegan and has no added sugar with a little chopped dark chocolate it is give chocolate covered strawberry energy.

I saw a deal on frozen strawberries and the first thing that popped in my head was homemade strawberry sorbet. This sorbet is a take on chocolate covered strawberries but even better. The sorbet is so fresh, rich and delicious – literally perfect for the 50 DEG HEAT WE HAVE RIGHT NOW IN UAE 🥵 I cannot make it up. And we are only in May, they are expecting the summer to be hotter in June. So get ready for more ice creams, sorbets, popsicles and cooling treats cause it is hot AF.

Everyone believes (including myself for some part of life) that homemade sorbet or ice cream needs a machine and while I am not here to throw shade on the machine (Lord knows I have been wanting to buy one myself) we can easily make these treats at home without any fancy equipment or ingredients. You can easily prepare them and that’s why I have so many no churn ice cream and sorbet recipes. For this strawberry sorbet you can leave out the dark chocolate but it is a delicious addition to the strawberries. It is a vegan recipe but you could make it with honey as well. So let us get to it.

Is sorbet the same as ice cream? Is sorbet healthier than ice cream? Is strawberry sorbet good for you?

Sorbet is not the same as ice cream. Sorbet is a frozen dessert made without any dairy products, usually made with fruit, sugar, water. It can include other ingredients like spices, flavorings and honey. Sorbet is considered to be fat free and lower in calories than most ice creams as it does not have any cream, milk or eggs in it. However it does have sugar in it. Strawberry sorbet like any other sorbet is delicious and a refreshing treat to indulge in but we cannot consider it to be healthy or good for you or bad for you as it is important to consume it in moderation like any other sweet treat.

How do you make sorbet at home? Does sorbet need milk? Does sorbet need egg? Can I make sorbet in a blender?

To make sorbet at home we need a food processor or high speed blender. We freeze the fruit or freeze the juice of a fruit in ice cube trays and either blend the frozen fruit or the frozen fruit ice cubes until it is smooth and creamy. Sorbet does not need milk or cream, you could add water/lemon juice to help blend the mixture together. Traditional sorbet does not need egg to make it as well. To make sorbet at home we need a blender or food processor, without it you cannot make it at home.

What keeps sorbet soft?

The addition of 1-2 tablespoons liqueur (you do not really taste it but it will help the sorbet from freezing into a solid block as alcohol doesn’t freeze). If you do not like or consume alcohol then use extra honey.

What ingredients are in strawberry sorbet?

To make this strawberry sorbet we need ripe strawberries, pinch of salt, maple syrup and vodka. I have used dark chocolate shards as well. To make a chocolate covered strawberry flavor vibe. You could use frozen strawberries as well to make this sorbet as most frozen strawberries have been preserved when it was at its peak of ripeness so they are relatively sweet and juicy once blended.

What equipment is needed to make strawberry sorbet?

To make the sorbet we need a food processor, rubber spatula and loaf tin to store the sorbet once blended. The strawberries are frozen on a tray or in a zip lock bag in the freezer before blending. If you are using blender it will take a little longer to get the smooth consistency – but it is not impossible. I would suggest using a high speed blender though.

How to make quick and easy strawberry sorbet?

If you are using frozen strawberries then great if you are using fresh strawberries make sure to freeze them until solid – around 3-5 hours depending on your freezer. In a food processor add the frozen strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, vodka, pinch of salt, and blend together. At first the mixture will get lumpy, then grainy. Stop the machine every now and then to scrape down the sides and blend again. Once it is smooth and there are no pieces of fruit or lumps, transfer half the mixture to the tin and top with the chopped dark chocolate. Layer on the remaining sorbet and spread it out evenly. Place in the freezer and serve as needed.

Serving this strawberry sorbet?

I like making this sorbet with dark chocolate but you could just as well pour melted chocolate on top of the sorbet as well making a hard shell as it sets. Alternatively you can serve it with yogurt and granola to make a delicious breakfast bowl. I also love serving it with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and a pinch of flaky salt. You could add orange/lemon juice and zest to the sorbet to add more flavor to the sorbet.

Looking for more sorbet recipes?

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