Lime Sherbet
Homemade tart lime sherbet is a delicious frozen treat.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 181kcal
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Zester
- Lemon Juicer
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons lime zest
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 8-10 limes
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Zest the limes. If you want smaller bits of zest, chop with a knife after testing.2 Tablespoons lime zest
- Juice the limes1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved¾ cup sugar
- Pour into a large container and add zest and milk. The lime juice will cause the milk to thicken and look slightly curdled. This is okay!3 cups whole milk
- Pour into your ice cream maker and churn for 20-30 minutes until frozen (follow manufacture's directions for churning)
- Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least two hours to harden the sherbet
Notes
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- Make certain your ice cream bowl is fully frozen. Mine takes at least 12 hours to fully freeze.
- Chop the zest into smaller pieces after zesting if you want very fine pieces of zest.
- You may add an additional ¼ cup of sugar if you prefer your sherbet a bit sweeter.
- Harden the sorbet for at least 2 hours after churning.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 208mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 0.1mg