Lime Sherbet
Homemade lime sherbet is refreshing frozen treat on a hot summer day. Recipe from Cook's Illustrated, 2004.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup sugar (plus 2 Tablespoons) (8 ounces)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 cups water (12 ounces)
- 2/3 cups heavy whipping cream (5.3 ounces)
Instructions
- Zest and juice limes. Measure out 2/3 cup of lime juice and 1 Tablespoon lime zest.
- Process lime zest, sugar and salt in food processor and pulse 2-3 times until zest is fully incorporated into sugar.
- With food processor running, slowly add lime juice. Strain and add Triple Sec. Refrigerate until very cold or put lime juice mixture into the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Whip cream in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Slowly add chilled lime juice while whipping constantly.
- Immediately add sherbet mixture to ice cream maker and follow your manufacturer's instructions as freezing time will vary depending on model.
- For best results, chill a least 8 hours or overnight.