Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet
Looking for a cool, tangy treat that wakes up your taste buds? This homemade lemon sorbet is as refreshing as it gets. Bright, citrusy, and made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s the perfect palate cleanser or light dessert on a warm day. And if you’re using a Ninja Creami, you’ll have a dreamy, scoopable sorbet in no time!
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No Creami? No Problem!
If you don’t have a Ninja Creami, you can still make this in an ice cream maker. Or, pour the mixture into a shallow dish, freeze it, and stir every 30–60 minutes until it’s slushy and scoopable. The texture won’t be quite the same, but the flavor is still amazing!
🍋 Why You’ll Love This Lemon Sorbet
- Simple ingredients – just lemon juice, water, and sweetener, that’s all you need to make this refreshing sorbet!
- Bright and tangy – a little sweet, a little puckery, and totally refreshing
- Customizable – adjust the sweetness or add herbs like mint or basil
- Dairy-free and vegan – no cream needed, just citrus juice from the lemon
- Perfect for the Ninja Creami – freeze your base, spin it up, and enjoy!
- Lemon sorbet also makes a fantastic pairing with fresh berries, a glass of sparkling water, or even as a topper for cakes or fruit crisps.
Ingredients Needed for Lemon Sorbet
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons) – you can also use bottled lemon juice instead of squeezing lemons if you’re super lazy like me
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup sugar (or your favorite sugar substitute)
- Optional: zest of one lemon for extra zing
💡 Tip: Want it sweeter or more tart? Taste and adjust the sugar before freezing!
How to Make Lemon Sorbet in a Ninja Creami
- In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, water, and sugar. Warm over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Let it cool, then pour into a Ninja Creami pint container.
- Freeze for 24 hours until solid.
- Spin using the Sorbet function.
- If it’s too icy or crumbly, add a tablespoon of water and respin!
Variations to Try
Want to get a little creative? Try one of these twists:
- Mint Lemon Sorbet – steep fresh mint leaves in the mixture while heating
- Lavender Lemon Sorbet – add 1 tsp of dried culinary lavender
- Sparkling Lemonade Float – scoop your sorbet into sparkling water for a fizzy, fancy drink
- Add some mixed berries to the lemon sorbet to make it a little sweeter!
Recipe FAQS
Fresh is always best, but yes—just look for 100% lemon juice without additives.
Absolutely. Stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol blends work well—just adjust to taste.
If you use a 0-point sweetener like monk fruit or stevia, it can be!
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Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet
Description
Looking for a cool, tangy treat that wakes up your taste buds? This homemade lemon sorbet is as refreshing as it get
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, water, and sugar. Warm over low heat until sugar dissolves.
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Let it cool, then pour into a Ninja Creami pint container.
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Freeze for 24 hours until solid.
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Spin using the Sorbet function.
