Recipe for creamy lemon sorbet

Published: 2025-06-30 09:00:00
Categories : General , Our recipes

Context

There's no doubt about it, summer is here and we're already looking for freshness in every little thing. There's no better way to cool off than with a delicious, light and naturally thirst-quenching sorbet. The winner in its category is lemon sorbet, and what's more, it's lightly acidic, enough to put the sun in a tub...

So what's the secret of a good lemon sorbet? Fresh ingredients and a perfect balance of lemon acidity and sugar make for the ultimate summer dessert. Discover all our tips in our lemon sorbet recipe:

Practical info

Difficulty

Easy

Preparation time

15 minutes (+ 3h freezing time)

Quantity

For 4 to 6 people

Ingredients

250 ml water
150 g sugar
200 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx. 4-5 lemons)
Finely grated zest of 2 lemons (untreated)
1 egg white
Lime croquiet (for a more gourmet version)

Method

1. In a saucepan, bring the water and sugar to the boil to form a syrup. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

2. Add the lemon zest to the still-hot syrup to infuse, then leave to cool completely.

3. Stir in lemon juice.

4. Pour into an ice-cream maker and churn until firm (approx. 30-45 minutes).

5. Pour into an airtight container and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving.

Tip: how to make a sorbet creamier?

For an even lighter texture, add a stiffly beaten egg white at the end of the whirling process (just before the last phase of freezing), to aerate the sorbet and give it a softer texture.

Our tasting tips

For a more gourmet version, serve your lemon sorbet in a tub and place two small summer biscuits on the side. We suggest our Lime Croquiets, delicious crunchy biscuits with tangy notes and extreme finesse!

Would you like to try this combination?

Find our Croquiets on our website or in our shops, and treat yourself and your loved ones to this light, gourmet dessert.

Did you know: what's the difference between ice cream and sorbet?

The difference lies in the ingredients... While sorbet is made from fruit, water and sugar (without fat), ice cream generally contains eggs, milk or cream, making it richer.