This homemade strawberry sherbet is made with only four ingredients, and is such a refreshing, cold, fruity dessert for summer. It’s sweet, light, and so easy to make you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Homemade ice creams, sorbets, and custards are some of my favorite desserts to make in the warm summer months, and this strawberry sherbet is no exception. It’s perfectly sweetened, creamy, and has the best strawberry flavor in every bite. I just know you’re going to love it!
Add this to your list this summer along with our other ice cream recipes, like our French Vanilla Ice Cream, Graham Central Station Ice Cream, or Peach Ice Cream.
Why make this recipe
- Easy to Make – This sherbet recipe is only 4 ingredients, and so easy to make! The only hard part is waiting for the sherbet to freeze after churning.
- Healthier Option – Sherbet is less fat than traditional ice cream, with less dairy, and is a great lighter dessert. (Warning this does mean its a little less creamy too)
- Fresh Strawberry Flavor – This uses four cups of fresh of frozen strawberries for the best strawberry flavor!
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Strawberry Sherbet Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- chopped strawberries – fresh strawberries will give the best flavor, but frozen strawberries can also be thawed and used
- granulated sugar – sweetness the sherbet and balances the tartness of the strawberries
- fresh lemon juice – brings out the strawberry flavor, do not use bottled lemon juice
- half and half – adds a nice creaminess to the frozen dessert
How to make strawberry sherbet
Step 1: Puree the strawberries. Add the strawberries to a medium bowl with the sugar, and lemon juice and let them sit for about 10 minutes to macerate out the strawberries juices. Add the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer to remove the seeds.
Step 2: Add in the half and half. Mix the half and half in with the pureed strawberries.
Step 3: Churn the mixture. Pour the mixture into your prepared ice cream maker and churn according to the machines directions, or until it reaches a soft serve consistency, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Step 4: Freeze. Transfer the churned sherbet to a 1.5 QT freezer safe container and freeze the sherbet for at least 6 hours. If you freeze if longer than that you may need to let it sit at room temperature for several minutes to soften enough to be a scoopable texture.
Tips and Tricks:
- Freeze your ice cream mixer bowl – Don’t forget to put your ice cream mixer bowl in the freezer at least 12, or even 24 hours before you want to churn your ice cream. This is a recipe you need to plan for, because you will need to freeze the bowl, and later freeze your ice cream.
- Vodka – Add a Tablespoon of Vodka to the mixture before churning in the ice cream maker to keep the sherbet extra soft and easier to scoop.
- Other berries – Try making the sherbet with different berries, like raspberry, or blueberry instead. Or try a mix of them for a delicious mixed berry flavor.
- Rainbow Sherbet – Raspberry sherbet is typically one of the flavors used in rainbow sherbet, so make this raspberry flavored and pair that with our lime sherbet and this orange sherbet for your own rainbow sherbet. Yum!
Storage Instructions
The homemade sherbet can keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Make sure to cover it tightly to prevent ice crystals from forming on the top of the sherbet.
The longer it sits in the freezer, especially if its a deep freezer you may need to let it sit at room temperature for several minutes before scooping to enjoy.
Homemade Strawberry Sherbet is such a refreshing way to enjoy the fresh flavors of strawberries this summer. It’s simple to make, free from any artificial flavors or additives and is such a satisfying frozen dessert you’ll love on the hot days in the summer.
More Frozen Desserts
- Peach Sherbet
- Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream
- Fig Ice Cream
- Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
- Lemon Sorbet
- Recipe for Plum Ice Cream
- Orange Sorbet
If you make this Strawberry Sherbet please leave a comment and 🌟 rating letting me know what you think! If you post the photo on Instagram, please tag me – I’d love to see what you’re making!
Strawberry Sherbet
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Add the strawberries to a bowl with the sugar and stir them together. Let them sit together to macerate for about 10 minutes. 4 cups chopped strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add the lemon juice to the strawberries and then add the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
- Pour the mixture through a strainer to get the seeds out.
- Add the half and half to the strawberry puree, and stir them together. 1 cup half and half
- Pour the mixture into your frozen ice cream maker bowl. Let the mixer run according to the package directions, about 25 to 30 minutes, until the mixture is a soft serve ice cream consistency.
- Scoop the sherbet out into a 2qt container and cover with plastic wrap, and foil, or a lid. Freeze the mixture for at least 4 to 6 hours.
- If the mixture is frozen longer than that it may get harder to scoop. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften up before scooping.
Notes
- Total time does not include chilling time.
- Freeze your ice cream mixer bowl – Don’t forget to put your ice cream mixer bowl in the freezer at least 12, or even 24 hours before you want to churn your ice cream. This is a recipe you need to plan for, because you will need to freeze the bowl, and later freeze your ice cream.
- Vodka – Add a Tablespoon of Vodka to the mixture before churning in the ice cream maker to keep the sherbet extra soft and easier to scoop.
- Other berries – Try making the sherbet with different berries, like raspberry, or blueberry instead. Or try a mix of them for a delicious mixed berry flavor.
- Rainbow Sherbet – Raspberry sherbet is typically one of the flavors used in rainbow sherbet, so make this raspberry flavored and pair that with our lime sherbet and this orange sherbet for your own rainbow sherbet. Yum!
Nutrition
This Strawberry Sherbet was first posted on October 6, 2012. The photos and blog post were updated for clarity on July 3, 2024.
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