Coconut Sorbet Recipe

A smooth and creamy coconut sorbet recipe that is simple to make, uses minimal ingredients, and is perfect on an ice cream cone or in a bowl.

There's no ice cream maker required but you can use one if you like to make this coconut sorbet recipe.

This coconut sorbet is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

Love frozen treats? You might also like this Lime Sorbet Recipe.

WHY YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS COCONUT SORBET RECIPE

You're going to love this homemade coconut sorbet recipe. It's creamy and it melts in your mouth, just like a good coconut ice cream should.

This coconut sorbet recipe uses a few simple ingredients, which are mostly coconut based.

Just a heads up, this coconut sorbet melts pretty fast, so you'll want to enjoy it quickly.

INGREDIENTS IN COCONUT SORBET

Unsweetened Coconut Milk – For flavor and texture. Make sure to get high quality coconut milk.

Unsweetened Coconut Cream - Works with the coconut milk to deliver that creamy texture.

Coconut Water - Helps with texture and to preserve the coconut flavor.

Sugar – Adds sweetness. We haven’t tried this sorbet with a sugar substitute yet. Let us know in the comments if you use a sugar substitute.

If you have any questions about the ingredients, please leave a comment below.

Shredded Coconut in Coconut Sorbet

We love adding shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened, to our coconut sorbet. It adds to the texture. If you'd like to add shredded coconut, ½ cup is perfect.

You can also top your coconut sorbet with toasted coconut.

HOW TO MAKE COCONUT SORBET

1. Pour the coconut water and sugar into a small saucepan and heat over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from the heat and transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely.
3. Once cooled, add the coconut water with sugar, coconut milk, and coconut cream into a blender jar and blend just until the mixture is combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9x5 metal baking pan.
5. Freeze until firm (about 4 hours), stirring with a fork every thirty minutes for the first 3 hours. This is important. Don’t skip this step if you aren’t using an ice cream machine.
6. Store covered in the freezer for up to 3 months.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes only. Please see the printable recipe card below.

HOW TO STORE COCONUT SORBET

Store this coconut sorbet in the freezer in an airtight container (we love these reusable ice cream tubs) with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper pressed on top for up to 3 months.

TIPS FOR MAKING COCONUT SORBET

Volume - Once you pour the coconut sorbet mixture into the pan, it will fill the pan up entirely.

Chill - It’s best to chill the coconut milk and coconut cream before you begin, but it’s not required.

Sweeter - For a sweeter coconut sorbet, increase the sugar to 1 cup.

Stirring - Stirring the coconut sorbet every thirty minutes adds air to the sorbet, making it smoother and easier to scoop.

Scooping it - Allow it to sit on the counter for 10 minutes, or until it softens enough to scoop.

HOW TO MAKE COCONUT SORBET IN AN ICE CREAM MAKER

This coconut sorbet recipe works well in ice cream makers. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for sorbets and then cover tightly and freeze until you’re ready to serve.

MORE HOMEMADE SORBET RECIPES:

• Watermelon Sorbet
• Strawberry Sorbet
• Lemon Sorbet

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Here are some of our favorite things for making sorbets:

• Glass Mixing Bowls - We love using these glass mixing bowls, but you can use what you like.
• Loaf Pan - You can use any 9 x 13 loaf pan or a shallow pan, but we like this one.
• Ice Cream Scoop - Make sure you have a good ice cream scoop. This is one of our favorites.
• Ice Cream Bowls - You can use any bowl, but we think these are fun.
• Ice Cream Containers - We love keeping a couple of ice cream containers on hand for when we make homemade ice cream.

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