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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 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 4%
- Protein 6.24 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 15.76 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.89 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.64 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 14.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 239.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet is a Mexican 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?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- 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.
- Is Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet healthy?
- Prickly Pear and Lime Sorbet has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 74.29 calories and 6.24 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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