Spring and summer just aren’t complete without delicious frozen treats, and this Ninja CREAMi lemon sorbet is the perfect way to cool off. With its smooth and creamy texture, it has a wonderfully refreshing flavor that is great for beating the heat! This easy-to-make twist on classic sorbet will have your family begging for more.
As the temperatures rise, it's time to cool off with a delicious frozen citrus dessert.
And what better way to do that than with some refreshing and creamy dairy-free lemon sorbet in the Ninja Creami?
This sorbet is perfect for hot days when you want to treat your family and friends to something special. (Only you will know how easy it is to make!)
Since Ninja CREAMi is so easy to use, anyone - even the kids - can quickly master this recipe. It has quickly become our favorite frozen lemon treat.
For more frozen treats, don't miss my ice cream cupcakes, honey lemon strawberry sorbet, mango sorbet, and Peppermint ice cream. And if you are looking for more Creami inspiration, don't miss my Ninja Creami Strawberry Sorbet.
Let's Talk Ingredients
I use regular white sugar for this recipe—it gives the best texture. If you’re keeping it low carb, allulose works well, but skip erythritol since it can make sorbet icy.
Warm filtered water helps the sugar dissolve completely, so don’t skip that step.
You’ll need juice from about four large lemons. Adjust the amount to get your perfect balance of sweet and tart.
How to Make Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet
Tips & Tricks
- Plan for plenty of chilling time. If your sorbet is crumbly, it likely needs more time in the freezer before processing. Make sure your base is fully frozen, at least 24 hours, before attempting to process. This allows the ingredients to fully freeze and blend smoothly.
- Make sure you don't overfill. If you decide to add anything to this recipe, don't go over the max fill line. This will help to prevent spillage and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Always taste before freezing. Lemons can vary in their tartness, so you may need to add more sugar to get the sorbet sweet enough.
Switching Up Your Citrus
You can use any citrus you like for this recipe. Try lime, orange, or even grapefruit. You may need to adjust the amount of sugar depending on the tartness of the citrus. (Check out my Ninja Creami Orange Sorbet recipe for guidance.)
Start with a little less sugar for sweeter citrus and add more for very tart fruits, like grapefruit. Ninja creami lime sorbet should require about the same amount of sweetener, but always taste before freezing!
3-Ingredient Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet
Equipment
- Ninja Creami
Instructions
- Place the sugar in a large bowl. Add the water, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Whisk well until combined.
- Pour into an CREAMi Pint and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Place the pint in the outer bowl and add the lid.
- Place on the base and select SORBET. Process according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
K says
Amazing!
Wendy Polisi says
I am so glad that you enjoyed it as much as we do!
Mima says
This recipe is super simple and a great way to make lemon sorbet! I did find that with the recommended 4 lemons it was far too strong, and ended up leaving my lips tingling, but that also might be a difference in the lemons used!
If you have the same issue as me, you can always add more warm water and sugar into the pint after going through some of the sorbet, the warm water breaks down the existing sorbet so its just like a new mixture