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Homemade Rainbow Sherbet

Delightful Homemade Rainbow Sherbet: Your Perfect Summer Treat

This Homemade Rainbow Sherbet offers a delicious blend of fruity flavors in a creamy, dairy-free treat that evokes memories of summer.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substituting with coconut cream makes it dairy-free!
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk is best for flavor and texture; almond or coconut milk works for non-dairy.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to the ripeness of your fruits for perfect sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla extract for the brightest taste.
For the Flavors
  • 1 cup Raspberries Use fresh or frozen—ensure they’re unsweetened!
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Fresh juice complements the sherbet beautifully; swap with pineapple juice for a tropical touch.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Always use freshly squeezed juice for the best flavor experience.
  • Food Colorings Optional for extra vibrancy; consider using natural dyes.

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker
  • blender
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously for about 5-7 minutes until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool completely before refrigerating to chill.
  2. While the base is chilling, prepare the raspberry puree. Blend raspberries with a bit of sugar to taste until smooth and strain the mixture to remove seeds.
  3. Once the creamy base is chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  4. Divide the churned mixture into three bowls. In the first bowl, mix in orange juice; in the second, add lime juice; and in the third, fold in raspberry puree.
  5. In a freezer-safe container, alternate scoops of each flavor to create a layered effect. Swirl gently, cover, and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
  6. To serve, let sherbet sit for a few minutes to soften. Use an ice cream scoop to serve into bowls or cones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill ingredients before starting and avoid over-churning. Store in an airtight container to keep the texture smooth. Experiment with different fruit flavors as desired.

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