Best 6 Homemade Lime Sherbet Recipes

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In the sweltering heat of summer, nothing beats the refreshing coolness of a homemade lime sherbet. With its tangy and sweet flavor, this frozen treat is sure to become a favorite for the whole family. Made with a few simple ingredients like fresh limes, sugar, cream, and milk, it is surprisingly easy to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic sherbet or one with a twist, this versatile recipe can be adjusted to suit your cravings. So grab your blender or ice cream maker and get ready to indulge in the zesty delight of homemade lime sherbet!

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LIME SHERBET



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Priced at a cool 20¢ a bowl, this frozen treat is just as refreshing when it's made with orange or raspberry gelatin. "My family especially enjoys it in the summer," relates Julie Bendenstein of Arcola, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin or flavor of your choice
1 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 cups cold whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Add lemon juice and zest. Whisk in milk. Pour into an ungreased 9-in. square pan. Cover and freeze for 2 hours., Transfer to a large bowl; beat for 2 minutes. Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 1 hour; stir. , Freeze 1 hour longer or until firm. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOMEMADE LIME SHERBET



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My luncheon guests are always impressed when I serve this smooth, refreshing dessert garnished with candied edible flowers. The sherbet's lime flavor is so pleasant!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole milk
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches 175°. Refrigerate until chilled. , Stir in the lime juice, zest and food coloring if desired. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. , Transfer sherbet to a 2-1/2-qt. freezer container. Allow to soften slightly; fold in whipped topping. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LIME SHERBET PUNCH



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A holiday favorite that everyone looks for year after year. You'll learn to buy the lime sherbet in advance since the stores sell out around the holidays.

Provided by James Noble

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts lime sherbet
2 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced

Steps:

  • Scoop lime sherbet into a punch bowl; pour in ginger ale and pineapple juice. Stir well.
  • Stir in maraschino cherries and float lemon and lime slices in the punch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 68.2 mg, Sugar 47.5 g

CREAMY LIME SHERBET (OR ORANGE IF YOU PREFER!)



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This sherbet is so easy to make and is always a hit. I got the recipe out of Taste of Home. I always take this recipe when going to an ice cream party. It give everyone a choice that they weren't expecting. The cook time is actually freezer time and will vary according to the type freezer you use. See Bev's review to get the instructions on using orange juice and orange jello for orange sherbet!

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1 dash salt
1 quart milk
1 pint half-and-half cream
8 drops green food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water.
  • Add sugar, limeade and salt; mix until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add remaining ingredients; blend well.
  • Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions.

HOMEMADE LEMON-LIME SHERBET



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Impress your guests with this Homemade Lemon-Lime Sherbet recipe. In just 10 minutes, create a sweet and tasty sherbet for a refreshing dessert that will inevitably become your new favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups fat-free milk
1 pkt. (makes 2 qt. drink) or 2 pkt. (makes 1 qt. drink each) CRYSTAL LIGHT Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix*
1/2 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lime
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Add milk to drink mix in large freezerproof non-metal bowl; stir until mix is dissolved. Stir in lime zest and juice. Freeze 2 hours or until partially frozen.
  • Spoon milk mixture into blender; blend until smooth. Return to bowl. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
  • Freeze 4 hours or until frozen. Remove from freezer 20 min. before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

REFRESHING LIME SHERBET



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Make and share this Refreshing Lime Sherbet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
1 cup sugar
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, stir the first 6 ingredients together until well blended.
  • Pour mixture into the freezer container of a 4-quart ice cream maker; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
  • Garnish each serving with fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lime wedges, or lime rind strips.
  • Refreshing Lemon Sherbet: substitute lemon rind for lime rind and fresh lemon juice for the lime juice; proceed as directed; garnish with mint sprig, thinly sliced lemon wedges, or lemon rind strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 119.3, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 40.6, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • If you don't have a zester, you can use a microplane grater to remove the zest from the limes.
  • To make the sherbet even smoother, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before freezing.
  • If you want a sweeter sherbet, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the lime juice mixture.
  • For a more tart sherbet, use 1 cup of lime juice instead of 3/4 cup.
  • If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the sherbet in a covered container and stir it every 30 minutes until it is frozen.

Conclusion:

Homemade lime sherbet is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you want a sweet, tart, or smooth sherbet, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a cool and refreshing treat, give this homemade lime sherbet a try.

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