Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet
Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet balances the gentle, honeyed flavor of cactus fruit with a crisp lime tang, creating a cool, clean finish. It’s smooth, refreshing, and naturally vibrant—perfect after a rich meal or as a sunny-day treat. Serve it as a light dessert or a palate cleanser between courses.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Peel the outer skin from the cactus figs to reveal the light green flesh. Press the flesh through a mesh sieve into a bowl, catching the juice while leaving the seeds and pulp behind.
- 2
Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir the cactus juice and lime juice into the sugar water. Mix well and chill for 1 hour.
- 4
Pour the cactus-lime mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer's directions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
- Calories 74.29 kcal Low Source
- Protein 6.24 g Moderate
- Carbs 15.76 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 4.6 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.89 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.64 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 14.32 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source
- Potassium 239.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.15 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet is a dessert recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Granulated Garlic, Lime Juice, Water, and Whole Cloves. Each serving provides about 74.29 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet made of?
- The main ingredients are Granulated Garlic, Lime Juice, Water, Whole Cloves. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 74.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
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