This Ninja Creami lemon sorbet is bright, refreshing and beautifully simple 🍋🤍
Served in frozen lemon cups, it is light, citrusy and naturally dairy-free. A Mediterranean-inspired lemon dessert that feels elegant without being complicated.
If you are looking for an easy homemade lemon sorbet recipe that looks special but takes very little effort, this is one you’ll come back to again and again.
Why make lemon sorbet in the Ninja Creami?
This homemade lemon sorbet recipe is:
Naturally dairy-free Made with just a few simple ingredients Smooth and scoopable thanks to the Ninja Creami Perfect served in frozen lemon shells
Freezing the lemon shells and using them as cups makes this lemon sorbet feel elevated, even though it is incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients – Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet
1. 4 large unwaxed lemons
2. 120ml fresh lemon juice
3.100g caster sugar 240ml water
4. Optional – fresh mint leaves
5.Optional – splash of limoncello
How to make lemon sorbet in the Ninja Creami
- Heat the water and sugar gently in a saucepan until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and optional limoncello.
- Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container.
- Freeze for at least 24 hours until completely solid.
- Place the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and spin on the Sorbet setting.
- If needed, use the Re-spin function once or twice until smooth and scoopable
How to make lemon cups
Slice the lemons in half and carefully scoop out the flesh. Gently clean and pat dry the shells. Freeze the empty lemon halves until firm.
Once your lemon sorbet is ready, scoop it into the frozen lemon cups just before serving. Add mint and a slice of lemon as garnish.
It looks beautiful on the table and feels like something you might be served on a warm evening in the Mediterranean 🍋
Tips for the best homemade lemon sorbet
1. Always use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavour
2. Freeze the base completely flat in the Ninja Creami container
3. If the sorbet is too firm after freezing, let it sit for a few minutes before serving
4. A tiny pinch of salt enhances the citrus flavour
