Mango Sorbet — Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert (3 Ingredients)

Mango Sorbet — Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert (3 Ingredients)

Quick recipe summary
Blend frozen mango with lime juice and sugar syrup. Freeze 4 hours. 3 ingredients. Vegan. Serves 4.

Why this recipe works

Sorbet is the purest celebration of mango — no dairy to compete, just the fruit. Pakistani Chaunsa makes a sorbet that tastes more like mango than the fresh fruit itself, because freezing concentrates the flavor.

What's great about this approach

  • Naturally vegan and dairy-free
  • 3 ingredients
  • Intensely fruity
  • Lower calorie than ice cream

What to watch for

  • Mango must be very ripe — under-ripe = icy sorbet
  • Don't skip the sugar syrup — sugar prevents large ice crystals

At a glance

Prep time Cook / set time Servings Difficulty
10 min 240 min 4 Beginner

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes, peeled and frozen (about 600g flesh)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of salt

Best mango for this recipe: Nawabpuri Chaunsa or Mosami Chaunsa — see notes in step 1 for why.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Make sugar syrup: heat sugar and water until sugar fully dissolves. Cool completely.
  2. Cut mango flesh into chunks and freeze for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Blend frozen mango, cooled sugar syrup, lime juice, and salt in a food processor.
  4. Blend until completely smooth — may need to scrape down the sides multiple times.
  5. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Smooth the top.
  6. Freeze 4 hours until firm.
  7. Let sit at room temp 5 min before scooping.

Tips from our family kitchen

  • For a sharper version, double the lime juice
  • Optional: add 1 tbsp orange liqueur or rum for restaurant-quality (alcohol keeps it scoopable)
  • Want it in muffin form? Freeze in silicone molds — pop-out frozen mango bites

Frequently asked questions

Is sorbet healthier than ice cream?

Generally yes — no dairy fat, fewer calories. Sugar content is similar but the fiber from mango fruit adds nutritional value.

Can I use frozen mango from the store?

Yes — but check it's pure mango with no added sugar or syrup.

How long does mango sorbet keep?

2–3 weeks in a sealed freezer container.

Need fresh, naturally-ripened mangoes for this recipe?

Every recipe on this site is tested with mangoes from our family farm in Pir Khursheed Colony, Multan — hand-picked, naturally ripened (zero calcium carbide), and cold-chain shipped Pakistan-wide. Browse our 2026 harvest

— The Malik family
1636/13-A, Pir Khursheed Colony, Multan, 66000, Pakistan

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