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Homemade Lime Sherbet

Name: Homemade Lime Sherbet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1-1/2 quarts
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 1/3 cup lime juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

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1 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + freezing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

My luncheon guests are always impressed when I serve this smooth, refreshing dessert garnished with candied edible flowers. The sherbet's lime flavor is so pleasant!

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Homemade Lime Sherbet

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Yield:1-1/2 quarts

Prep:20 min

Cook:40 min

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Directions

1
In a large saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches 175°. Refrigerate until chilled.

2
Stir in the lime juice, zest and food coloring if desired. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
3
Transfer sherbet to a 2-1/2-qt. freezer container. Allow to soften slightly; fold in whipped topping. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.