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    Prickly Pear Sorbet

    A bright pink, refreshing frozen dessert made from sweet-tart prickly pear cactus fruit.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 0 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
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    A bright pink, refreshing frozen dessert made from sweet-tart prickly pear cactus fruit.

    Desert fruit, frozen

    Prickly pears taste like watermelon and bubblegum — blended, strained, and churned into the most striking pink sorbet.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Peel the prickly pears by slicing off both ends, cutting through the skin, and pulling it away; dice the flesh, avoiding the seeds.
    2. Blend the flesh with the water until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
    3. Heat the sugar with 1/2 cup water until dissolved; cool.
    4. Stir the syrup, prickly pear juice, and lime juice together; chill thoroughly.
    5. Churn in an ice cream maker until thick, then freeze 2 hours before serving.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Wear gloves when handling prickly pears — the tiny spines (glochids) are sneaky. The sieve step is non-negotiable: the seeds are rock-hard.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook0 min
    Servings6
    CategoryDessert
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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