Name: Ninja Creami Cantaloupe Sorbet
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 1 d 7 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups of fresh, ripe cantaloupe chunks; 1/3 cup granulated sugar (or monkfruit sweetener); 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Enjoy the flavor of summer by making cantaloupe sorbet in the Ninja Creami!

This perfectly sweet Ninja Creami cantaloupe sorbet is bursting with fresh melon flavor, making it a refreshing treat for a hot day.

overhead view of a pint of Ninja Creami cantaloupe sorbet

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When summer rolls around, I want ALL of the fresh, seasonal fruit!

And while we often eat the fresh fruit plain, I also love to make Ninja Creami sorbets with a lot of it.

Melon is a particularly tasty option for sorbet, because it’s juicy and sweet on its own, but tastes like an indulgent dessert when it’s transformed into a frozen dessert.

If you love enjoying cantaloupe on a hot summer day, you’re going to love this Ninja Creami cantaloupe sorbet!

As a bonus, it’s super easy to make, without a lot of effort on your part.

overhead view of a white bowl with scoops of cantaloupe sorbet in it. A Ninja Creami pint container and spoon are in the background.

Making Ninja Creami Sorbet with Fresh Cantaloupe

It’s really quite simple to make fresh melon sorbet in the Ninja Creami.

But because there are so few ingredients in this recipe, you need to start out with a good, ripe cantaloupe!

You won’t need to add as much sweetener, and the overall flavor will be better.

If you do end up with a lackluster cantaloupe, you can probably salvage it by adding some extra sweetener or lemon juice, but keep in mind that the texture will be different if it was a pretty dry melon.

So just make sure to use quality cantaloupe for the best results!

You can use sugar or monk fruit sweetener.

If you want to cut back on calories and make this a Weight-Watchers friendly Ninja Creami treat, go for the monkfruit sweetener!

And of course, this is a dairy-free recipe on its own, which makes it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions.

Ninja Creami pint container of fresh cantaloupe sorbet, with an ice cream scoop in it.

How to Make Cantaloupe Sorbet in the Ninja Creami

It’s easier than you think to enjoy a sweet treat with this tasty recipe.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Fresh, ripe cantaloupe chunks
Sugar or monkfruit sweetener
Fresh lemon juice

three scoops of fresh cantaloupe sorbet in a white bowl with a spoon

How to Make it:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Blend the fruit. To start, you’ll add the cantaloupe chunks to the bowl of a food processor.

Add in the sugar (or monkfruit sweetener) and lemon juice. Process until the mixture is smooth.

two photos; one shows ripe cantaloupe chunks, sugar, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. The other shows those ingredients blended together until smooth.

Freeze. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and close its lid.

Transfer the container to a level surface in the freezer for at least 24 hours.

Spin. Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid.

Place the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami machine, securing the outer bowl lid.

Lock the outer bowl into place in the machine, then press the Sorbet button.

two photos; one shows the frozen base for cantaloupe sorbet, the other shows the base in the ninja creami machine, with a finger pointing to the sorbet button.

Re-spin if needed. Remove the container from the machine and check its texture.

If it looks kind of powdery or crumbly, add a tablespoon of water to the sorbet and Re-spin it again.

It should be nice and smooth. Enjoy!

two photos; one shows crumbly melon sorbet after the first spin in the ninja creami, the other shows it after a re-spin, and it's nice and creamy.

Notes and Adaptations:

Lemon juice is technically optional, but it really does enhance the natural flavor of the cantaloupe. So I recommend using it if possible!
Depending on the sweetness of your melon, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar. You can always taste the mixture before freezing and add some extra sweetener, if needed.

overhead view of ninja creami sorbet made with fresh cantaloupe chunks

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Cantaloupe Sorbet

This Ninja Creami cantaloupe sorbet makes the most of summer's sweet, juicy melon! It's a delicious and refreshing treat.

Prep Time 7 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 7 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups of fresh, ripe cantaloupe chunks
1/3 cup granulated sugar (or monkfruit sweetener)
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Add cantaloupe chunks to the bowl of a food processor. Sprinkle with sugar (or monkfruit sweetener) and lemon juice. Process until smooth.
Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful to not exceed the max fill line.
Close the lid on the pint container and transfer to a level surface in the freezer. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off lid. Place container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami. Secure the outer bowl lid.
Lock the outer bowl into place in the Ninja Creami machine and press the Sorbet button. Allow the cycle to complete.
Remove the pint from the machine and check the sorbet's consistency. If it appears a bit crumbly or powdery, add a tablespoon of water to the sorbet and place it back into the machine. Press the Re-spin button. It should be nice and smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

Lemon juice is technically optional, but it really does enhance the natural flavor of the cantaloupe. So I recommend using it if possible!
Depending on the sweetness of your melon, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar. You can always taste the mixture before freezing and add some extra sweetener, if needed. For a pretty sweet cantaloupe, I find that 1/3 cup is perfect, but you may want to adjust to your preferences.