Super refreshing 3-ingredient vegan mango sorbet is a light, delicious frozen treat that comes together in just 5 minutes, and no ice cream maker required!

You only need 3 ingredients for this super simple vegan mango sorbet!

It's so nice and refreshing on a summer day and incredibly easy and quick to make.

You don't even need to wait for it to freeze, you can serve it straight away!

Trust me, this delicious frozen treat has all it takes to become your new favorite summer dessert!

Recipe highlights

Here are a few reasons to love this vegan mango sorbet:

• Only 3 ingredients required
• Ready in just 5 minutes
• Incredible velvety texture
• No ice cream maker needed
• Awesomely gluten-free and dairy-free

Best of all, this vegan mango sorbet is probably one of the easiest desserts on earth. And it’s pretty is lighter than ice cream too!

Difference between Sorbet, Sherbet and Ice Cream

Sorbet is a frozen dessert made with a base of water + fruit + sugar, and it's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. 

Sherbet is similar to sorbet, however, it does contain a small percentage of dairy to give it a richer texture and, therefore is not dairy-free or vegan.

Ice cream (and gelato), instead, has a base of milk/cream + sugar + fruit (or other flavorings), so it's not naturally vegan or dairy-free. 

Of all the above, sorbet is definitely a lighter choice when it comes to frozen desserts, and has the highest percentage of fruit.

So, if you crave a fruit-loaded dessert, go for the sorbet!

The secret of perfect sorbet

The secret to reaching the perfect consistency when making sorbet comes down to the sugar-water ratio content.

Using too little sugar will make your sorbet very icy, using too much sugar will make it slushy and syrupy.

In the traditional Italian sorbet recipe, you make a water-sugar (in equal parts) syrup, that gives a rich unique texture to the sorbet.

To make the sugar syrup, simply place the water and sugar in a small pot and heat until the sugar has been dissolved. Allow to cool and proceed with the sorbet recipe.

Vegan Sorbet in 5 minutes

What's my secret behind this super quick vegan mango sorbet?

Frozen mango chunks!

You can find chopped mango chunks pretty much in any large superstore these days, or you can chop a couple of mangos and freeze them in one layer the night before.

All you have to do is add frozen mango chunks in a powerful food processor.

Press the high-speed button and slowly pour in the prepared water & sugar syrup.

Keep mixing, until the chunks turn into a velvety luscious mango sorbet, about 3-4 minutes.

I like to eat my vegan mango sorbet straight away.

If you like a more dense consistency, transfer your sorbet into a large freezable container and let it freeze for a couple of hours.

Before serving, leave the sorbet at room temperature for a few minutes, then you can scoop it and serve it.

Make sorbet with any fruit!

You can use the recipe below to make a delicious vegan sorbet with pretty much any fruit you like! Some of my favorite fruit sorbets include:

• Peach & Amaretto Sorbet (just add 2 tablespoon of amaretto liqueur).
• Strawberry Sorbet
• Cantaloupe Sorbet
• Blueberry & Blackberry Sorbet

Looking for more summer desserts?

If you're hungry for more delicious frozen treats to enjoy all summer long, make sure to check these favorite desserts:

• Nectarine & Strawberry Smoothie Popsicles
• No-churn Chocolate Ice Cream
• 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Ice Cream

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