Description

This Homemade Rainbow Sherbet Recipe is a fun, fruity dessert made with real fruit juice, sugar, and a touch of milk or cream—no ice cream maker required! With its swirls of orange, raspberry, and lime flavors, this sherbet is light, tangy, and refreshingly creamy. Perfect for summer parties, kids’ birthdays, or anytime you crave a colorful, nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

Scale

(For Each Flavor Layer – Orange, Raspberry, Lime):

1 cup fruit juice or purée (fresh or frozen, strained if needed)

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup whole milk or half-and-half (or non-dairy milk)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Optional: 1–2 drops food coloring

Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Blend Ingredients
In a bowl or blender, combine fruit juice, sugar, milk, lemon juice, and optional coloring or vanilla. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness.

Freeze Individual Layers
Pour each fruit mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze for 1–2 hours until semi-firm (soft-serve texture).

Layer & Swirl
Scoop alternating spoonfuls of each flavor into a loaf pan or deep container. Gently swirl with a spoon for a rainbow effect. Avoid overmixing.

Final Freeze
Cover with parchment paper and freeze for 4+ hours until firm.

Serve & Enjoy
Let sit for 5 minutes before scooping. Garnish with fresh fruit, sprinkles, or a drizzle of honey.

Notes

For a vegan version, use coconut milk or almond milk.

Customize with tropical or berry flavors.

Best enjoyed within 1–2 weeks for optimal texture.

📌 Save this rainbow sherbet for your next summer party, brunch, or weekend treat—it’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 8
Calories: ~160 per serving (varies by ingredients)