Hello, everyone! After writing about the lemon lime sorbet recipe yesterday, I got inspired to write about another citrusy frozen treat… the lemon sherbet recipe! It’s my first sherbet recipe to introduce on my blog and I’m excited for it.
Lemon sherbets are one of the most popular and well-known sherbets. The creamy, soft, milky, sweet, and refreshing, lemon sherbets are much loved for a reason! So let’s get into the basics of the sherbets and what makes the best lemon sherbet recipe.
Introduction to Lemon Sherbet Recipe
I shared lemon lime sorbet and lemon sorbet recipes, but is the lemon sherbet going to be very different? Well, apart from the obvious fact that this only has lemon, the difference between the sorbet and the sherbet makes a big difference!
About Sherbet
The ingredients of sherbets are often the main flavoring fruit ingredient, or the juice, sweetener, and milk or cream. Sometimes, egg whites or gelatin can be added to the recipe for texture, like gelato.
Sorbet vs Sherbet
Both sorbet and sherbets are quite light and refreshing, usually made with refreshing fruit types.
The biggest difference between sorbet and sherbet is the inclusion of dairy products, egg whites, and gelatin. Sherbets always have milk or cream, egg whites, or gelatin.
Sorbet, on the other hand, can be made with only pure fruits or even juice. Some types of sweetener can be added to sorbet, but usually, that’s all you need to make a sorbet. Therefore, sorbet is vegan, whereas sherbet includes milk and is not suitable for vegans.
But nowadays, you can make sherbets with plant milk and it tastes absolutely amazing! In today’s blog post, that’s what I’m going to be sharing. Are you ready to taste the best, fresh, homemade lemon sherbet? I surely am!
Sherbet Kinds
There are many different kinds of sherbet, but these are some of the most popular sherbet types.
- Lime Sherbet
- Strawberry Sherbet
- Orange Sherbet
- Raspberry Sherbet
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Here’s my Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker in my kitchen!
Equipment Needed: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
You really don’t need a lot of equipment to make this delicious lemon lime sorbet! Just this Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker and a blender.
I got my Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker about a year ago, and needless to say, I use it often and love it! It makes really good ice cream in such a short period of time, but there are some cons to having it, like the pretty big noise it makes. I have many recipes for frozen treats using the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker, so you can follow me on my blog to keep making these delicious recipes with me. 🤗 If you are interested in this machine, read my detailed Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker review here.
Benefits of Homemade Lemon Sherbet
1. Health Benefits of Lemon
There are many benefits to making your own homemade lemon sherbet, and one of them is using lots of fresh lemons that are healthy for you!
One of the most obvious ones is the high vitamin C content. But the vitamin C will be destroyed when freezing lemon sherbet so we will skip that part. Yet, lemons still have many more health benefits to offer than just vitamin C!
Here are some interesting health benefits of lemon! 🍋
- Prevent kidney stones by providing enough citric acid
- Improve digestive system with soluble fiber
- It may help control weight
2. Low-calorie, Low-Sugar Dessert
Lemons are low in calories—lemons have only 30 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz).
Also, one of the best things about making sorbet at home is that you can adjust the sugar content. If you find that my recipe is too sweet, please adjust the sugar content. I find this recipe to have a good balance of sweetness, freshness, and tartness, but you might have a different palate. 💛
3. Vegan and Dairy-Free
Sherbets are usually not vegan, but you can absolutely make a dairy-free version at home.
So if you are vegan, lactose-intolerant, or health-conscious, this lemon sherbet is the perfect dessert for you!
4. Refreshing Flavor And Scent
One of my favorite scents in the whole wide world is the citrus smell. Many citrus essential oils are proven to help our moods, like this study on yuzu oil. It has been proven to soothe and reduce anxiety! 🍋
So when you are making and eating this homemade lemon sherbet, you are not only eating but also smelling these wonderful citrus fruits.
Making The Best Lemon Sherbet
1. Use the Whole Fruit
In this lemon sherbet recipe, we will use the whole fruit—juice, pulp, and zest—to get the most out of the fruits in terms of flavor and nutrition. It makes the best creamy and flavorful lemon sherbet!
Product Recommendation
1. Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol
My Pick
WHOLE EARTH Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol, Plant-Based Sugar Alternative, 12 Ounce Pouch
To make a creamy sherbet, you need sugar. But instead of using regular sugar, I recommend using a healthy sweetener that only adds sweetness to bring out the best flavor of the ingredients and doesn’t spike up your blood sugar. It also has zero calories, so it makes guilt-free frozen treats! Erythritol is also proven to be safe.
Let’s get into the lemon sherbet recipe, then!
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Homemade Lemon Sherbet Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare two to three medium-sized lemons. Wash them thoroughly.
- Grate the lemon skin and make 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Cut the lemons in half and take out the seeds. Peel the skin.
- Blend the peeled lemon in a blender and make 1 cup of lemon purée.
- Into the CREAMi pint, add the prepared lemon purée and zest. Add the remaining ingredients, like sugar, milk, and salt. Optionally, you can add drops of yellow food coloring for color. Mix well.
- Place the storage lid on a pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and remove the lid from the pint. Place the pint into the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker.
- Select LIGHT ICE CREAM. Run the program.
- When processing is complete, remove the sherbet from the pint.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tips for Enjoying Lemon Sherbet
1. Decorate with Lemon Balm Leaf
Have you tried lemon balm leaves? It’s a type of herb and looks much like mint leaves, but they taste like lemons! They are incredible. If you have lemon balm leaves, I would decorate the lemon sherbet with them. But regular mint leaves also go well with all kinds of sorbet and many types of desserts.
2. Use Yellow Food Coloring
This is optional, but you can use yellow food coloring to make the lemon sherbet a light yellow color. It just reminds me more of lemon, and I love it.
Summary of the Lemon Sherbet Recipe
I hope you enjoyed this lemon sherbet recipe! Lemon sherbets are quite like a lemon sorbet, but more milky in both taste and color. It’s lighter and more refreshing than ice cream, but creamier and softer than sorbet. I love the lemon sherbet the best! I think it’s the sweet spot between the lemon ice cream and the lemon sorbet.
What is your favorite? Do you have any other recipes you want me to write? Let me know!
I’ll see you all soon with another delicious recipe. I wish all of you a great summer with this lemon sherbet 💛
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