Mai Tai-Style Coconut-Passionfruit Sorbet
A refreshing, dairy-free sorbet with iconic Mai Tai flavors of rum and passionfruit, served in tiki mugs for a true tropical experience. This tropical-inspired desserts (dairy-free) ready in about 20 minutes layers passionfruit pulp, coconut water, lime juice into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 105 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup passionfruit pulp
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rum
Instructions
- Step 1: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup coconut water, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon rum. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Step 2: Transfer the cooled syrup to a blender and add 1 cup passionfruit pulp. Blend on high speed for 1 minute until smooth and fully combined.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions for 20 minutes, or freeze in a shallow dish, stirring every 30 minutes for 2 hours until creamy and smooth.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mai Tai-Style Coconut-Passionfruit Sorbet take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (15 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Mai Tai-Style Coconut-Passionfruit Sorbet?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Mai Tai-Style Coconut-Passionfruit Sorbet?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Mai Tai-Style Coconut-Passionfruit Sorbet for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Mai Tai-Style Coconut-Passionfruit Sorbet dairy-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged dairy-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this mai are incredible.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
