TikTok has found its summer snack and it only took three ingredients to get there. TikToker @kaden posted a homemade watermelon sorbet video that’s currently sitting at 11.2 million views and over 755,000 likes. Once you see it, you’ll be heading out for some watermelon.
The simplicity is a huge part of the appeal. Kaden freezes watermelon and some strawberries for three hours and blends the frozen fruit with water into a watermelon sorbet that looks like he bought it for $10 at a popular spot. Thankfully, this is way more bang for your buck and takes maybe five minutes of actual effort, which probably explains why so many people in the comment section alone have already made their own after watching the video.
If you’ve been scrolling on TikTok a lot this summer, there’s a good chance you’ve been licking the screen with all the fruit content on your For You page. From Fruit Roll-Up popsicles to Kool-Aid pineapples, creators are proving that the summer snack era is truly fruit-coded. Not only does Kaden’s watermelon sorbet fit into that lane, but it also has that satisfyingly scoopable bright pink slush, not to mention the crazy hold that he demonstrates with his signature bowl flip.
Why it works
Since watermelon is mostly water, you don’t need a bunch of liquid to get a smooth blend. The half cup of water is enough to get the blender moving without watering down the flavor or turning it into a smoothie. The strawberries add natural sweetness and a little extra body that helps the sorbet hold its shape, maybe you could even try flipping it yourself.
Watermelon and strawberry are already an amazing combo on their own, so blended together, this sorbet should really complete that summer feeling. On top of that, you don’t have to worry about any additives or artificial aftertastes that you might get from store-bought versions. Going by the comment section, people are saying it delivers on exactly that summer vibe, with plenty tagging friends and saying they’re making it the same night.
How to make it
Cut your watermelon into 1.5 cups worth of chunks, get 1 cup of strawberries, and freeze both fruits until solid. Next, add them to a blender with half a cup of water and blend until smooth. That’s just one serving, so scale up if you’re making it for more than just yourself. After that, just put it into your favorite bowl and enjoy your fruity delight.
If you want to customize it, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice cuts through the sweetness. A bit of tajín on top is also great if you like a little heat. The base recipe is flexible enough to swap in whatever fruit you have sitting around, so feel free to have fun with your creation.
And if you need any more convincing, you’re not the only one who got inspired. Creator @shokugekinosae tried it and racked up 247,000 liked doing it!
Millions of views have to be worth something. This is perhaps the easiest and best thing you’ll make all summer. Watermelon is in peak season right now, so this may just be your sign.