Recipe: Strawberry Sherbet
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this refreshing Strawberry Sherbet recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. 🍓 Perfect for those hot days when you need something cool and fruity, this sherbet is bursting with the sweetness of strawberries and the tanginess of lemon juice. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make, requiring just a handful of simple ingredients and a bit of freezer time. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a scoop (or two) of this homemade sherbet and savor the taste of summer all year round!
Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fat-free buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 43.8
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.8g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 8.4g
- Protein: 1.1g
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soften gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water; let it soak until all gelatin is moist. |
| 2 | Add the softened gelatin to boiling water and stir until completely dissolved. |
| 3 | Stir in the sugar until it’s fully incorporated. |
| 4 | In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, buttermilk, and lemon juice. |
| 5 | Blend until smooth and well combined. |
| 6 | Pour the mixture into two square baking dishes and place them in the freezer. |
| 7 | Once the sherbet is halfway frozen, remove it from the freezer and scrape it into a bowl. |
| 8 | Using an electric mixer, beat the partially frozen sherbet until smooth and creamy. |
| 9 | Return the mixture to the baking dishes and freeze until firm, typically for a few hours or overnight. |
Recipe Notes:
- For best results, make sure the strawberries are ripe and flavorful.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sherbet by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preference.
- If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can substitute with regular milk or a dairy-free alternative like almond milk.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, or peaches for a variety of flavors.
- Serve the sherbet in chilled bowls or cones for an extra refreshing treat.
With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a batch of creamy, dreamy Strawberry Sherbet that’s sure to impress everyone at your table. So go ahead, whip up a batch today and enjoy the taste of summer in every spoonful! 🍦
