Lime Sherbet

5 from 1 vote

This homemade lime sherbet is tangy, refreshing, creamy, and so much better made at home than store-bought. It's made with fresh lime juice, and zest - this refreshing dessert is perfect for a hot summer day.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lime, Lime Sherbet, Sherbet, Sorbet

Servings:

Calories: 225kcal

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 TBS lime zest
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2-3 drops green food coloring

Instructions

Add the sugar, water, lime juice, and lime zest to a blender and blend them for about a minute until the sugar is blended.
Add in the whole milk, heavy cream, and green food coloring and mix them together until they are combined.
Make the ice cream now, or let it all sit in the fridge for 20 minutes, then strain out the lime zest if desired. (I did this)
Run the ice cream maker, and pour the sherbet mixture into the machine. Let it run according to manufactures instructions until it is a soft serve consistency (about 25-30 minutes).
Scoop the sherbet into a 9x5 loaf pan, or other 1.5 quart pan and cover the pan. Place it in the freezer for at least 6 hours, up to overnight until it is a scoopable texture.

Notes

**The lime makes this sherbet a little tart, if you want it sweeter add an extra 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. You can taste the ice cream base before churning to know if you want it sweeter.

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