26 March 2025
Frozen Passion Fruit Sorbet Cups
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Hollowed passion fruits filled with tangy, creamy sorbet—bright, tropical and refreshing. A make-ahead frozen dessert for warm weather or small plated service.
Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
285 mins
Servings
8
Recipe Snapshot
Rating4.7
Chef's Tips
Use ripe, fragrant passion fruits for the most intense flavor.
Freeze the hollowed shells upright so they stay level.
Let the sorbet soften slightly at room temperature if too firm to pipe.
Tools Used
Sharp Knife(opens in a new tab)Cutting BoardSpoonSmall SaucepanMixing Bowl(opens in a new tab)Immersion Blender(opens in a new tab)Ice Cream Maker(opens in a new tab)Freezer-safe ContainerPlain Round Piping Tip
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Ingredients
Ingredients
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Passion Fruit Shells
Passion Fruit Sorbet
Instructions
Prepare the Passion Fruit Shells
- 1
Slice the tops off the passion fruits at three-quarters of their height.
- 2
Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and reserve.
- 3
Freeze the empty shells and tops for about 2 hours.
Make the Passion Fruit Sorbet
- 1
Heat the water in a small saucepan until hot.
- 2
Mix the sugar, glucose powder, and super neutrose, then whisk into the hot water.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then transfer to a container and chill for 2 hours.
- 4
Stir in the passion fruit pulp, whole milk, and reserved flesh.
- 5
Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
- 6
Churn in an ice cream maker for 10–15 minutes.
- 7
Transfer to a cold bowl and freeze for 2 hours.
Assembly
- 1
Fill a pastry bag with the sorbet and pipe into the frozen shells.
- 2
Replace the tops and serve immediately.
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Frozen Passion Fruit Sorbet Cups
Frozen Passion Fruit Sorbet Cups
These passion fruit sorbet cups use hollowed passion fruits as the shell for a tart, tropical sorbet. The milk in the base softens the acidity a little while keeping the dessert light.
Sorbet Base
Sorbet Base
The sorbet is made with passion fruit pulp, reserved passion fruit flesh, water, sugar, glucose powder, super neutrose, and milk. The stabilizers help the mixture stay smoother after churning and freezing.
Keeping some of the seeds in the mixture adds texture and keeps the fruit character more obvious.
Frozen Shells
Frozen Shells
Freezing the passion fruit shells before filling helps them stay firm during piping and slows melting once served.
Serving Notes
Serving Notes
These sorbet cups work well for warm-weather desserts and can be made ahead. Pipe the sorbet into the frozen shells and return them to the freezer if needed before serving.
Tips
Tips
- Use ripe passion fruits with good aroma
- Freeze the shells upright
- Let the sorbet sit briefly if it becomes too firm to pipe
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 filled passion fruit shell
Calories 1608%
% Reference Intake*
Total Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 15mg
Total Carbohydrates 37g14%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 32g36%
Protein 2g4%
* Reference intakes are based on an average adult's 8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal diet. Your needs may be higher or lower.
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Anna
· 9 Oct 2025Easy to prep ahead and good for summer hosting.
Miguel
· 3 Aug 2025Loved the crunchy seeds with the creamy sorbet texture.
Lara
· 18 Jun 2025Very tangy and refreshing.
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