Hibiscus Coconut Sorbet with Rosewater
Use a few drops of rosewater to perfume the hibiscus-coconut mixture for an elegant finish.

Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried hibiscus (sorrel) tea
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rosewater
- 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
- 1 pinch fine salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine hibiscus tea and water. Bring to a gentle simmer and simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep 2 minutes.
- 2
Strain the hibiscus liquid into a bowl. Stir in honey until dissolved, then whisk in coconut milk, rosewater, and (if using) lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze until partially set, about 2–3 hours (or until scoopable).
- 4
Scrape with a fork to break up ice crystals, then refreeze until firm, about 1 more hour. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
330
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 25 mg |
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