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Lychee Rose Sorbet Refresh

A light and refreshing floral sorbet made with juicy lychee fruit and delicate rose water for the ultimate summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Frozen Desserts
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sorbet Base
  • 2 cups lychee fruit fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup lychee syrup or water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • 1 pinch salt
Optional Garnishes
  • dried edible rose petals
  • fresh lychee halves

Equipment

  • freezer-safe container
  • blender
  • saucepan

Method
 

  1. Prepare the lychees by peeling and removing pits if using fresh fruit.
  2. Heat sugar and lychee syrup in a saucepan until dissolved, then cool completely.
  3. Blend lychees, syrup, lemon juice, rose water, and salt until smooth.
  4. Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
  5. Freeze in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes until fluffy and frozen.
  6. Let soften slightly before scooping and serving.

Notes

Use rose water carefully for a delicate floral balance.