Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)
Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) blends icy-smooth frozen watermelon with a bright watermelon–lime syrup for a juicy, refreshing bite. Chamoy and Tajín add a tangy, spicy edge that plays against the fruit’s natural sweetness, perfect for hot days or as a palate-cleansing dessert after a rich meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Put 2 ½ cups watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until liquid. Pour the juice into a medium saucepan, then stir in the sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Let the syrup cool, about 20 minutes. Pour the syrup into a jar and cover it. Chill in the refrigerator.
- 2
Meanwhile, spread the remaining 5 cups watermelon cubes on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
- 3
Add the frozen watermelon cubes, a few at a time, to a food processor bowl and pulse until puréed. Add ⅓ to ½ cup syrup, chamoy, and chile-lime seasoning to the food processor and pulse until smooth. Serve right away or store in an airtight, freezer-safe container in the freezer.
- Calories 192.09 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 47.27 g 17%
- Total Fat 0.3 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 154.78 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.52 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 42.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.8 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 238.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 9.19 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Mexican Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) is a Mexican dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chamoy Sauce, Chili Lime Seasoning, Lime, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 192.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chamoy Sauce, Chili Lime Seasoning, Lime, Sugar, Watermelon Chunks. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia)?
- 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 192.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) healthy?
- Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 192.09 calories and 1.66 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 154.78 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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