This recipe is perfect the way it is, but I sometime substitute 1/2 of the half-and-half with plain fat-free yogurt and it is mmmmm good!
Refreshing Lime Sherbet
When making this tasty sherbet recipe, be careful not to remove any of the white pith underneath when grating the rind, or your sherbet will taste bitter.
Yield: Makes 5 cups
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Freeze:
35 Minutes
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons finely grated lime rind (about 1 large lime)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lime wedges, lime rind strips
Preparation
- Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well blended.
- Pour lime mixture into freezer container of a 4-quart ice-cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Garnish each serving, if desired.
- Refreshing Lemon Sherbet: Substitute a large lemon for the lime and fresh lemon juice for lime juice. Proceed as directed. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, thinly sliced lemon wedges, and lemon rind strips.
Refreshing Lime Sherbet Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts, Ice Cream/Sherbet
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy, Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Gluten-Free
- COOKING METHOD: Ice-Cream Maker
- OCCASION: Spring, Summer, July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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