This easy papaya sorbet recipe with pineapple and lime is the perfect refreshing treat for hot days. It’s naturally sweet, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavors! You can make it with an ice cream maker like the ninja creami, or you can use a food processor. This recipe recipe will show you how to make either one of these options. Before we get stuck into this recipe, you may want to learn how to eat a papaya or how to cut a papaya first.
Papaya is such a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in so many ways. I often eat papaya on it's own and I also love to create lots of different creative papaya recipes. I have so many creative and healthy papaya recipes but my most favourite ones are:
- Papaya Smoothie
- Papaya and Banana Smoothie
- Raw Vegan Papaya Cheesecake
- 2 Ingredient Papaya Pudding (also a raw recipe)
- Baked Papaya
I also love to make fresh fruit sorbets with so many other fruits, not just papaya! Some of my other healthy sorbet recipes include:
All of my sorbet recipes are made with real fruit and sweetened naturally. I always try to make sure that all of my recipes are refined sugar free and as natural as possible!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Papaya is the perfect fruit for making creamy sorbets or smoothie bowls. When blended and frozen, it creates a beautifully smooth and creamy texture, similar to mangoes and bananas. So if you’re a papaya lover, you have to try this! I add pineapple to enhance the tartness and sweetness, making it even more refreshing. A few other reasons that I love this recipe include:
- Naturally Sweet & Refreshing: This papaya sorbet is made with tropical fruits and sweetened naturally with honey, making it a healthy and delicious treat.
- Easy to Make: With just four ingredients and simple preparation methods, you can make this sorbet effortlessly.
- Dairy-Free & Plant-Based: This sorbet is completely dairy-free, making it perfect for those who don't eat dairy.
- Versatile & Customizable: You can modify the flavors by adding different fruits or sweeteners to suit your taste.
How to Make Papaya Sorbet
Making papaya sorbet is incredibly simple. Blend fresh papaya with pineapple, honey, and lime juice until smooth, then freeze using your preferred method. Whether using a Ninja Creami, ice cream maker, or a food processor, the result is a creamy and refreshing tropical sorbet.
Ingredients Needed for This Papaya Sorbet Recipe
- Papaya (2 ½ cups / 550 grams): The star ingredient! Papaya provides a creamy texture and natural sweetness, making it the perfect base for this sorbet.
- Pineapple (½ a small pineapple / 220 grams): Adds a touch of tartness and extra sweetness, balancing the mild flavor of papaya.
- Honey (2 tbsp): Enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits while keeping the recipe refined sugar-free. You can substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Lime Juice (Juice of 1 lime): Brightens the flavors, adding a refreshing tang to the sorbet.
How to Make Papaya Sorbet
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups papaya (550 grams)
- ½ a small pineapple (220 grams)
- 2 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: Add papaya, pineapple, honey, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Choose either method:
- Ninja Creami / Ice Cream Maker: Pour the blended mixture into the Ninja Creami cup or ice cream maker container and freeze overnight. When ready to eat, let it sit on the kitchen counter for 10 minutes and then blend. You may need to re spin once or twice.
- Food Processor Method: Pour the blended mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. When ready to enjoy, blend the frozen cubes in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed, until creamy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Scoop the sorbet into bowls and enjoy immediately!
Tips and Tricks for Perfecting Your Papaya Sorbet
- Use ripe papaya and pineapple: The riper the fruit, the sweeter and more flavorful your sorbet will be.
- Let it soften before serving: If the sorbet is too firm straight from the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before blending. This will help the food processor or ninja creami create a silky smooth sorbet.
- Experiment with add-ins: Try adding coconut milk for extra creaminess or a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Papaya Sorbet
Yes! You can use maple syrup or another liquid sweetener, or simply omit it if your fruit is very ripe and sweet.
It can be stored in an airtight container for up to one month.
A blender will be tricky. You can use a blender but you will need to add a dash of water or milk to help with the blending. It will become more of a smoothie bowl consistency than sorbet, which is something to be mindful of.
Variations
- Mango-Papaya Sorbet: Swap out half of the papaya for mango for an ultra creamy sorbet.
- Coconut-Papaya Sorbet: Blend in ¼ cup of coconut milk for a creamier texture and a hint of coconut flavor.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making This Recipe
- Using unripe papaya: Unripe papaya can have a bitter taste and won’t blend as smoothly.
- Skipping the lime juice: Lime juice enhances the flavors and prevents the sorbet from tasting flat.
- Freezing in a single block: If using the food processor method, freezing in an ice cube tray makes it much easier to blend later.
Let's Make Papaya Sorbet!
This easy papaya sorbet with pineapple and lime is the perfect refreshing treat for hot days. It’s naturally sweet, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavors. Try it out and let me know your favorite variations!
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Papaya Sorbet With Pineapple
Ingredients
- 2½ cup papaya, diced, skin and seeds removed 550 grams
- ½ small pineapple, diced 220 grams
- 2 tablespoon honey substitute for maple syrup for a vegan option
- 1 lime, juice of
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: Add papaya, pineapple, honey, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Ninja Creami Method
- Pour the blended mixture into the Ninja Creami cup or ice cream maker container and freeze overnight. When ready to eat, let it sit on the kitchen counter for 10 minutes and then blend. You may need to re spin once or twice.
Food Processor Method
- Pour the blended mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. When ready to enjoy, blend the frozen cubes in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed, until creamy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Scoop the sorbet into bowls and enjoy immediately!
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