26 March 2025
Frozen Pineapple-Lime Sorbet Cups (All-Natural)
JojoM
Baby pineapples filled with tangy pineapple-lime sorbet—bright, refreshing and naturally fruity for a fun, tropical make-ahead dessert.
A Tropical Showstopper 🍍✨
These Frozen Pineapple-Lime Sorbet Cups are the kind of dessert that instantly says holiday mood. Sweet baby pineapples become natural serving vessels, packed with tangy pineapple-lime sorbet that’s bright, refreshing and totally sunshine-worthy. If you love plated tropical desserts or fruit-forward frozen treats, this one is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Why This Dessert Works 🌿
Using the hollowed baby pineapples as the “cups” adds natural sweetness, aroma and a stunning presentation. The sorbet itself balances pineapple pulp, fresh juice, and lime, supported with glucose powder and super neutrose for that ultra-smooth, scoopable texture. It’s an ideal make-ahead dessert, perfect for dinner parties, barbecues or anytime you want something cute, fruity and effortless.
Bringing Out Pure Pineapple Flavour 🍍💛
The secret to a great pineapple sorbet lies in combining fruit purée with the fresh juice extracted from the fruit you scoop out. This keeps the flavour authentic and naturally sweet without diluting it with too much water. Lime juice and zest add structure and brightness, while glucose powder lowers the freezing point for a softer mouthfeel.
Freezing the pineapple shells until firm means the sorbet pipes beautifully—especially with a Saint-Honoré tip for those elegant ridges.
What Makes These Sorbet Cups Special ✨
- All-natural fruit flavour with no artificial ingredients
- Perfect texture thanks to glucose powder + stabiliser
- Ready in advance—ideal for entertaining
- Stunning presentation with the cute leafy tops
- Light, refreshing and not overly sweet, even with tropical fruit
Whether you’re serving these after a heavy meal or as part of a tropical dessert course, they deliver freshness without fuss.
Serving Ideas & Variations 🍹🌺
- Add a drizzle of passion fruit juice before serving for extra zing.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes for crunch.
- Swap lime for yuzu for a Japanese citrus twist.
- Turn them into a plated dessert with coconut foam or pineapple chips.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips ❄️
Keep the sorbet in a freezer-safe container for up to a week. Pipe the sorbet into the pineapple shells just before serving for the cleanest lines—but pre-piped cups keep well for short periods if you want zero stress on the day.
A Crowd-Pleaser for Every Occasion 🎉
From summer gatherings to tropical-themed dinner parties, these Pineapple-Lime Sorbet Cups always impress. They’re bright, citrusy, and make the most of fresh pineapple—plus they look like something straight out of a modern restaurant menu.
Give them a try and enjoy a burst of sunshine in every frozen bite! 🍍✨
Frozen Pineapple-Lime Sorbet Cups (All-Natural)
JojoMBaby pineapples filled with tangy pineapple-lime sorbet—bright, refreshing and naturally fruity for a fun, tropical make-ahead dessert.
Chef's Tips
Freeze the pineapple shells until very firm so the sorbet holds its shape when piped.
Chill the sorbet base thoroughly before churning for a smoother, finer texture.
Pipe the sorbet just before serving for the neatest Saint-Honoré ridges on top.
Choose ripe, aromatic baby pineapples for the best natural sweetness and flavour.
Tools Used
Sharp Knife(opens in a new tab)Cutting BoardSpoonSaucepan(opens in a new tab)Mixing Bowl(opens in a new tab)Immersion Blender(opens in a new tab)Ice Cream Maker(opens in a new tab)Freezer-safe Container
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Ingredients
USMetric
Pineapple Shells
Pineapple-Lime Sorbet
Instructions
Prepare the Pineapple Shells
- 1
Slice the tops off the baby pineapples at about three-quarters of their height and reserve the leafy tops.
- 2
Using a spoon, carefully hollow out the centres, leaving a sturdy shell and taking care not to pierce the sides or base.
- 3
Reserve the scooped pineapple flesh for the sorbet and place the cleaned shells and tops in the freezer for about 2 hours, until very firm.
Make the Pineapple-Lime Sorbet
- 1
Juice the reserved pineapple flesh in a juicer until you obtain about 450 g (1¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons) of juice, then strain through a conical sieve.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine the strained pineapple juice, pineapple pulp, lime juice and water.
- 3
Warm the mixture over medium heat. When it reaches about 40°C (105°F), whisk in the superfine sugar, glucose powder and super neutrose.
- 4
Bring the mixture just to a boil while whisking, then remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until completely chilled.
- 6
Once cold, stir in the finely grated lime zest and the finely chopped reserved pineapple flesh, then blend briefly with an immersion blender until smooth but still slightly textured.
- 7
Churn the base in an ice cream maker for 10–15 minutes, or until softly set, then transfer to a cold container and freeze for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to pipe.
Assembly & Serving
- 1
Fit a pastry bag with a Saint-Honoré piping tip and fill it with the pineapple-lime sorbet.
- 2
Pipe the sorbet into the frozen pineapple shells, building up attractive waves or ridges above the rim.
- 3
Cap each pineapple with its reserved top and serve immediately, or hold briefly in the freezer if needed before serving.
Comments & Reviews
Aisha
11/2/2025
The stabiliser keeps the sorbet so smooth. Great make-ahead dessert for guests, and it looks restaurant-level on the table.
Marco
8/21/2025
Super refreshing and surprisingly easy once the pineapples are prepped. I added a pinch of salt to the sorbet and it really lifted the flavour.
Lara
6/14/2025
Made these for a summer barbecue and everyone loved the presentation. The sorbet is really bright and not too sweet.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 filled baby pineapple
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 5mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 55g20%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 50g
Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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