This pineapple sorbet is not your average dessert. It’s a delightful blend of fresh pineapple and a hint of banana, with a secret ingredient that adds an irresistible twist. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised!
As Father’s Day fast approached, I found myself reflecting on what to share for this special occasion. I wanted to dedicate this recipe to my husband, a wonderful father to our children and the sweetest man in my life. This dessert seemed like the perfect choice; just like him, it’s both sweet and irresistible.
If you’ve been looking for refreshing and healthy frozen treats or desserts for the summer, you’re going to enjoy this Pineapple Sorbet too!
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Something Special For Someone Special
My husband works hard at a corporate office during the day and helps me at night, working behind the scenes for this blog. Without him, this blog doesn’t exist. While I’m busy cooking, taking pictures, and responding to readers, my husband makes sure this blog is up and running. He deals with the IT staff, and researches what camera gear we need. Our shared love for food was what brought us together and was the source of inspiration for this blog. Thanks, baby!
Pineapple has been one of my husband’s favorite fruits ever since he was a child in Taiwan. I’ve tried pineapples in Taiwan, and they are ridiculously sweet. He really enjoyed the Pineapple Upside Down Cake that I made, as it contains one of his favorite fruits. Since I enjoy making sorbet in the summertime, I thought it would make a lovely dessert by using pineapple. True enough, he loved the sorbet very much!
A Perfect Balance of Sweet and Tart
This sorbet was an instant hit in our family, and it is a perfect refreshing dessert after a meal or on a hot summer day. In each spoonful, the tiny hint of sweet banana perfectly balances the tartness of pineapple.
- Did I mention that this is a super simple dessert to make? Well, it is!
- This recipe is also vegan, as it contains no egg whites and is dairy-free.
- The delicate flavors of this sorbet combine for a great, light after-dinner treat without too many calories.
Ingredients for Pineapple Sorbet
- Fresh pineapple
- Banana (ripen) — Helps to mellow out the strong pineapple taste and gives the sorbet a delicate, smooth finish.
- Lime juice
- Sugar
- Cointreau — Provides delicate hints of orange in the background.
How to Make Pineapple Sorbet
- Blend pineapple, banana, sugar, and lime juice until very smooth. Make in batches if using a smaller size blender.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the Cointreau, then churn the chilled mixture with your ice cream maker.
- Chill until frozen and serve.
The Tools You Will Need
- This sorbet uses an ice cream maker. Ensure your machine’s bowl is in the freezer at least one day before you need it.
- You will also need a blender for this recipe. While a food processor might also work, in order to get the sorbet as smooth as possible with no mess, I think a blender is the way to go.
Tips and Tricks For a Perfect Sorbet
All the ingredients in this sorbet work together in perfect harmony, so there are a few things you will want to remember so as not to mess with the flavor balance.
- Don’t alter the amount of Cointreau as stated in the recipe, as it plays an essential role in the flavor balance.
- If you really insist on leaving out the Cointreau, you could replace it with a tablespoon of orange juice. A tablespoon of fresh lemon juice would work, too, but the orange balances so well with the pineapple that I would stick to orange.
- A sprig of fresh mint makes a perfect garnish. A few threads of lemon or orange zest would be nice, too. If you wanted to make this into a lager dessert, try serving it with a few slices of fresh mango.
How to Store
I recommend storing the leftover sorbet in a glass container with a snap on lid that seals tightly; this will keep this sorbet fresh for up to a month in your freezer.
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Pineapple Sorbet
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple (4 cups chunks)
- 1 banana (ripen)
- 1 lime (1 ½-2 Tbsp lime juice)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cointreau
Instructions
- Before You Start…Please note that this recipe requires 7+ hours of chilling, churning, and freezing time.
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Cut pineapple into chunks (I use a pineapple corer then cut into chunks).
- In a blender, add the pineapple, banana, sugar, and lime juice. Blend everything until very smooth. I did not have to do it in batches, but you may need to depend on the size of your blender or the amount of pineapple. Adjust the amount of sugar if needed. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours before churning in your ice cream maker.
- Before processing in your ice cream maker, stir in the Cointreau.
- Transfer the chilled mixture into the chilled container of your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacture’s instructions. Chill until frozen and serve.
