If you're looking for a refreshing dessert that tastes like summer, this dragon fruit sorbet is one of the easiest frozen treats you can make. With just three simple ingredients and no ice cream maker required, it's naturally vibrant, fruity, and incredibly refreshing.
Living in Malaysia, I'm lucky enough to have access to beautifully sweet dragon fruit almost all year round. It's one of my favourite tropical fruits to experiment with, and this sorbet has quickly become a staple in my freezer.
If you love dragon fruit recipes as much as I do, be sure to check out my Dragon Fruit Smoothie, Dragon Fruit Lemonade, Dragon Fruit Yogurt Bark, and my guide on How to Cut a Dragon Fruit for even more ways to enjoy this beautiful tropical fruit.
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Why You'll Love This Dragon Fruit Sorbet
- Only 3 ingredients
- No ice cream maker required
- Naturally vibrant pink colour
- Easy to make ahead
- Refreshing and fruity
- Dairy-free and vegan (when using maple syrup instead of honey)
- Perfect for hot summer days
Ingredients You'll Need
- 1 dragon fruit
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
Dragon Fruit
I recommend using purple (red-fleshed) dragon fruit for the most vibrant colour. White dragon fruit will also work but won't look as pretty! The sweeter your dragon fruit, the sweeter your finished sorbet will be.
Strawberries
The strawberries naturally boost both the sweetness and flavour while helping create a smoother texture. If your dragon fruit is already beautifully sweet, you can reduce the strawberries or even leave them out altogether.
Honey
I usually add 1-2 tablespoons depending on how sweet the fruit is. Taste your blended mixture before freezing and adjust if needed. For a vegan version, simply swap the honey for maple syrup or agave.
How To Make Dragon Fruit Sorbet
1. Blend the ingredients
Peel the dragon fruit and add the flesh to a blender with the frozen strawberries and honey. Blend until completely smooth.
2. Freeze into cubes
Pour the mixture into a silicone ice cube tray. Freeze overnight until completely solid.
3. Process until creamy
Transfer the frozen cubes to a food processor. Blend, stopping every minute or so to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Continue processing until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and scoopable.
4. Serve
Enjoy immediately for the softest texture or freeze for another 20-30 minutes if you'd like firmer scoops.
Tips For The Best Dragon Fruit Sorbet
- Use ripe dragon fruit for the best flavour.
- Silicone ice cube trays make removing the frozen cubes much easier.
- Don't skip scraping down the food processor—it helps everything blend evenly.
- If the mixture looks crumbly at first, keep processing. It will eventually become creamy.
- Don't add any liquid or you risk turning it into a smoothie!
Variations
Strawberry Dragon Fruit Sorbet
Increase the strawberries to 2 cups for a sweeter berry flavour.
Mango Dragon Fruit Sorbet
Replace the strawberries with frozen mango.
Lime Dragon Fruit Sorbet
Add the juice of half a lime for a refreshing citrus flavour.
Coconut Dragon Fruit Sorbet
Blend in a splash of coconut milk before freezing.
Substitutions
- Honey: Maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Strawberries: Frozen mango, raspberries or mixed berries.
- Purple dragon fruit: White dragon fruit can be used, although the colour won't be as pretty!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This recipe uses a food processor after freezing the fruit mixture into cubes, so there's no need for any special equipment.
Absolutely. I like adding strawberries because they naturally increase the sweetness and give the sorbet a fuller flavour. If your dragon fruit is already very sweet, you can leave them out.
Yes. This recipe is made primarily from fruit with just a small amount of honey for sweetness.
Yes. Allow it to thaw slightly before blending if needed.
More Dragon Fruit Recipes You'll Love
If you have extra dragon fruit, here are a few more of my favourite dragon fruit recipes:
- Dragon Fruit Smoothie
- Dragon Fruit Lemonade
- Dragon Fruit Yogurt Bark
- How to Cut a Dragon Fruit
- Dragon Fruit Matcha Latte
- Dragon Fruit Popsicles With 3 Ingredients
Dragon Fruit Sorbet
Ingredients
- 1 dragon fruit
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1-2 tablespoon honey maple syrup / agave for vegan option
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: Peel the dragon fruit and add the flesh to a blender with the frozen strawberries and honey. Blend until completely smooth.
- Freeze into cubes: Pour the mixture into a silicone ice cube tray. Freeze overnight until completely solid.
- Process until creamy: Transfer the frozen cubes to a food processor. Blend, stopping every minute or so to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Continue processing until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and scoopable.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for the softest texture or freeze for another 20-30 minutes if you'd like firmer scoops.
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