Best 9 Watermelon Cranberry Sherbet Recipes

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Summers are incomplete without the sweet and refreshing taste of watermelon. With its vibrant color, luscious texture, and naturally hydrating properties, watermelon is a delightful treat that brings joy to people of all ages. When combined with the tangy flavor of tart and juicy cranberry, this dynamic duo forms a culinary masterpiece that dances on your palate with every spoonful. Whether you're seeking a refreshing dessert option for a backyard barbecue or an elegant addition to your summer brunch spread, watermelon cranberry sherbet emerges as the perfect solution, offering a burst of delightful flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

WATERMELON SHERBET



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The flavor of watermelon comes through beautifully in this homemade sherbet recipe.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups diced seedless watermelon
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash salt
ΒΌ cup cold water
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup chilled heavy cream

Steps:

  • Combine the watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Blend the mixture in a blender until smooth; return to the bowl.
  • Pour the cold water into a saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water; let stand 1 minutes. Place the saucepan over low heat; cook for 2 minutes. Stir the gelatin mixture into the blended watermelon mixture. Add the heavy cream; beat with an electric hand mixer at medium speed until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer ice cream to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 29.9 g

REFRESHING CRANBERRY SHERBET



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Heavy holiday dinners call for a refreshing dessert such as this colorful sherbet. Lemonade and orange juice a pleasant citrus taste. -Mary Ann Bostic, Sinks Grove, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
4 cups water
2-3/4 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cranberries and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved., Transfer cranberry mixture to a food processor. Add the lemonade concentrate, orange juice concentrate, milk, lemon juice and salt; cover and process until smooth., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SHERBET WATERMELON



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I usually double this recipe so I can have one dessert on hand for family and friends who stop by unexpectedly in summer. Each refreshing wedge comes complete with chocolate chip "seeds".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

About 1 pint lime sherbet, slightly softened
About 1 pint pineapple sherbet, slightly softened
About 1-1/2 pints raspberry sherbet, slightly softened
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a 1-1/2-qt. round metal bowl with plastic wrap. Press a thin layer of lime sherbet against the bottom and sides of bowl. Freeze, uncovered, until firm. Spread a thin layer of pineapple sherbet evenly over the lime sherbet layer. Freeze until firm. Pack raspberry sherbet into center of sherbet-lined bowl. Smooth the top to resemble a cut watermelon. Cover and freeze until firm, about 8 hours., Just before serving, remove bowl from the freezer and uncover. Invert onto a serving plate. Remove bowl and plastic wrap. Cut into wedges; press a few chocolate chips into the raspberry sherbet section of each wedge to resemble watermelon seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WATERMELON SHERBET



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My family has been harvesting watermelons for generations. Our church group often serves this refreshing treat at the town's watermelon festival.-Lisa McAdoo, Rush Springs, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 gallon.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups seeded chopped watermelon
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon, sugar and lemon juice. Chill for 30 minutes; place half in a blender. Blend until smooth; pour into a large bowl. Repeat with the other half; set aside. , In a saucepan, cook and stir gelatin and water over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Add to watermelon mixture; mix well. Stir in the milk until well blended., Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions. Serve immediately or freeze and allow to thaw about 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY SHERBET



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Meet the Cook: When mealtime rolls around, my husband and our two teenagers are never sure what's in store - lots of my cooking is "trial and error", and I love trying out new things. Luckily, my family doesn't mind being my guinea pigs! This recipe, however, actually originated with one of the boys. It was published in his Sunday school paper about 10 years ago. First-time tasters comment on how light it is...and say they can't believe it's made with cranberries. -Heather Clement, Indian River, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
2-3/4 cups water, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine cranberries and 2-1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil; cook gently until all the cranberries have popped, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Press mixture through a sieve or food mill, reserving juice and discarding skins and seeds. , In another saucepan, combine cranberry juice and sugar; cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside. , Combine gelatin and remaining 1/4 cup water; stir until softened. Combine cranberry mixture, orange juice and gelatin; mix well. Pour into a 2-qt. container; freeze 4-5 hours or until mixture is slushy. Remove from freezer; beat with electric mixer until sherbet is a bright pink color. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY BUTTERMILK SHERBET



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Light, refreshing cranberry sherbet is a great change of pace from rich, holiday food. It's also popular on a hot, summer day. The buttermilk adds a nice tang. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 1 quart.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine first six ingredients; cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Mash cranberry mixture; chill., In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice and salt; add cranberry mixture. Pour into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FAT-FREE WATERMELON SHERBET



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Make and share this Fat-Free Watermelon Sherbet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups watermelon (seeded & cubed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Steps:

  • Place watermelon cubes in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. (There should be 3 cups of the mixture.) Stir in sugar.
  • In a small saucepan combine gelatin and cranberry juice cocktail. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Stir the gelatin mixture into the melon mixture. Pour into an 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
  • Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
  • Break up frozen mixture and place in a chilled mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed or until mixture is fluffy.
  • Return to pan. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
  • Make ahead directions: Pack in airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 1

CRANBERRY SHERBET



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This was a traditional treat that my grandmother would make at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was always served with the meal which made it extra special.

Provided by BLT376

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups white sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries into a saucepan and fill with just enough water so that they are floating slightly. Bring to a boil and cook until the cranberries pop. Remove from the heat and pour off any excess water. Run through a food mill, or strain back into the saucepan. Stir in the sugar and cook over low heat just long enough to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cold.
  • When the cranberry mixture is cold, stir in the milk and heavy cream. Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 36.8 mg, Sugar 53.8 g

WATERMELON SHERBET



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This recipe was published in the Slim Lines column of Thursday magazine dated August 16th to 22nd'2007. It's the perfect thing for summer! Try it :)

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Beverages

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon gelatin, unflavoured
1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail

Steps:

  • Process watermelon and sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Mix gelatin and the cranberry juice in a small saucepan.
  • Allow to stand for five minutes.
  • Stir continuosly on low heat until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Add to the melon mixture.
  • Pour into an 8X8X2 inch baking pan.
  • Cover and freeze until firm (about 2 hours).
  • Remove from freezer.
  • Break up the mixture and put in a chilled mixer bowl.
  • Beat using an electric beater on medium-high speed or until the mixture is fluffy. Return to pan.
  • Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful fruits: The quality of the watermelon and cranberries will directly impact the taste of the sherbet. Look for ripe, juicy watermelon and fresh, tart cranberries.
  • Chill the ingredients thoroughly before churning: This will help the sherbet freeze more quickly and smoothly.
  • Use an ice cream maker with a freezing bowl: This is the most efficient way to make sherbet. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make sherbet, but it will take longer and require more stirring.
  • Churn the sherbet until it is thick and creamy: The sherbet should be thick enough to hold its shape when scooped, but not so thick that it is difficult to stir.
  • Transfer the sherbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving: This will allow the sherbet to fully set and develop its flavor.

Conclusion:

Watermelon cranberry sherbet is a refreshing and delicious summer treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its beautiful pink color and sweet and tangy flavor, watermelon cranberry sherbet is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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