Two cups of frozen strawberries and two tablespoons of liquid sweetener. Blended until smooth. Served immediately as a soft sorbet, or frozen for an hour for a firmer scoop. That is the recipe. Frozen strawberries are already cold and solid, so the blender processes them into a sorbet texture without an ice cream maker. This is the one I make when people arrive and dessert hasn’t happened yet.
The frozen strawberries do all the work. They are already cold and solid, so the blender turns them into a sorbet texture without an ice cream maker. The sweetener is minimal. Two tablespoons of agave or maple syrup is enough. Taste and add more if your berries are tart.
Tips for Making Quick Strawberry Sorbet
Use a high-speed blender if possible
Frozen fruit is hard on blenders. A high-speed blender processes it in seconds. A regular blender may need the berries to thaw for five to ten minutes before blending. 
Do not over-blend. You want a thick, scoopable texture, not a liquid. Stop the blender the moment the mixture is smooth.
Serve immediately or freeze briefly
Straight from the blender, it has a soft-serve texture. For a firmer scoop, transfer to a container and freeze for about an hour.
After several hours in the freezer, it hardens. Let it sit at room temperature for five minutes before scooping.
National Pinot Grigio Day: Spring Strawberry Sorbet
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Refresh with a scoop of this easy, two-ingredient spring strawberry sorbet that pairs perfectly with a glass of Pinot Grigio on the back porch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener (agave or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Place frozen strawberries and liquid sweetener into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately or freeze for about an hour for a firmer texture.
Notes
* If you are using a high speed blender then put the strawberries in straight from the freezer. I have a Vitamix and using the tamper on the highest speed works well. You don’t want to over-mix or it will become liquid. If you are using a regular blender then you might want to allow the strawberries to thaw out for 5-10 minutes at room temperature before blending.
** I prefer 1 tablespoon but you may want it sweeter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh strawberries?
No. The frozen berries are what create the sorbet texture. Fresh strawberries need to be frozen first.
What sweetener works best?
Agave or maple syrup. Both are liquid and blend smoothly. Granulated sugar does not dissolve in frozen fruit.
Can I add other fruit?
Yes. Frozen mango, raspberries, or a mix all work with the same method. Adjust the sweetener depending on the fruit.
Superb taste…Congrats.