I came across this fun recipe for Orange Sherbet that I knew I had to try. Just TWO ingredients! I used an ice cream maker but you certainly don’t have to. My kids went crazy over this tasty treat.
What is Sherbet?
Orange sherbet is a frozen dessert that’s half way between ice cream and sorbet. It has less fat than ice cream, but contains some type of dairy, unlike sorbet, which is dairy free. Sherbet is creamier than sorbet but it’s less creamy than ice cream. It’s usually fruit flavored, in this case, orange.
Sherbet vs Sorbet – What’s the difference?
Sherbet is like a fruity ice cream, made with some type of cream, whereas sorbet contains no dairy/ cream whatsoever and has more fruit.
Orange Sherbet Recipe Ingredients
To make this simple recipe you just need 2 items- orange soda and sweetened condensed milk. That’s it! If you’d like to make your own condensed milk, we have a recipe for that too! See the homemade condensed milk recipe here.
All you do is combine the orange soda and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl.
Stir until combined.
If you’re using an ice cream maker, pour mixture into it now and begin churning. The air bubbles in the soda will be stirred out and the liquid will condense.
Once it’s partially frozen, transfer to a bread pan and freeze until solid. Enjoy!
Making Sherbet with Soda Pop
I use orange soda to make this sherbet recipe as it adds flavor and sweetener. You’re welcome to use any flavor of soda you’d like- lemon lime, grape, strawberry, etc. I think making a root beer sherbet sounds delicious!
Do you need an ice cream maker to make sherbet?
I used a small 1 liter ice cream maker to make this sherbet but I truly don’t feel like it’s necessary. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, I suggest freezing the sherbet in a bread pan, then stirring the sherbet every 2 hours so that you can achieve a slushier consistency.
How long to freeze Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
It takes about 8 hours for orange sherbet to fully freeze. You’re welcome to enjoy it before then, but just know it will have a softer and slushier consistency. I like to make this recipe in the morning, then stir the sherbet several times throughout the day, then enjoy it as a treat after dinner.
Orange Sherbet
Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.
Combine the orange soda and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Stir until milk is well incorporated.
If you're using an ice cream maker, pour mixture into it now and begin churning. The air bubbles in the soda will be stirred out and the liquid will condense. Churn for about 1 hour, then once it's partially frozen, transfer to a bread pan and freeze 6-8 hours, until solid. Enjoy!
If you're not using an ice cream maker, transfer mixture to a bread pan and freeze. After 1 hour, stir the mixture and place back in freezer. Repeat process every 2 hours, stirring at least twice before enjoying.
Yes, sherbet does contain dairy. This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk instead of heavy cream. Sorbet is a frozen dessert that does not have dairy in it.
Storing Homemade Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
I like to store sherbet in a bread pan covered to be airtight. The bread pan helps the sherbet to freeze faster and more uniformly. Once the sherbet is frozen, you can transfer it to a better airtight container for more long term storage.
How long does Sherbet stay fresh?
If stored in an airtight container, sherbet will stay fresh tasting for up to 1 month in the freezer.
Enjoy this frozen dessert? Here are more ice cream recipes:
Easy Kool-Aid Sherbet
Easy Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Quick Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry Banana Sorbet recipe
Easy Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
Apple Pie Milkshakes
Skinny OREO Milkshakes
Banana Split Milkshakes
Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.
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Orange Sherbet – Freshly squeezed orange juice is added to a cream base along with some vanilla extract and then frozen to make a creamy, dreamy orange sherbet. There's just something about orange sherbet that it super refreshing.
The major difference between the two is that sherbet is made with dairy and sorbet isn't. Sherbet has more of a creamy texture that you'd expect from ice cream thanks to ingredients like milk, heavy cream, or buttermilk in the mix. Sorbet, on the other hand, is simply sugar and fruit.
Is There Milk in Orange Sherbet? Sherbet recipes typically contain milk and/or cream. They have less dairy than traditional ice cream and don't contain eggs like many ice cream recipes. For a dairy-free frozen dessert, try sorbet.
Sherbet and sorbet are both fruity frozen treats whose names are often incorrectly used interchangeably. The main difference? Sherbet contains dairy while sorbet has no dairy.
Common sherbet flavors include orange, raspberry, lemon, and lime. There's also a variation called rainbow sherbet, which is made by combining layers of raspberry, lime, and orange sherbet.
The addition of dairy gives sherbet a creamier texture, but it also increases the overall calorie and fat content. However, compared to ice cream, sherbet still tends to have a lower fat content, making it a good choice for those watching their fat intake.
Sherbet is rich in vitamin C. It has higher amounts of carbohydrates and a lower glycemic index and calories. In comparison, ice cream is richer in calcium, zinc, sodium, potassium, vitamins A and B2, protein, and higher amounts of fats and cholesterol.
"If you follow a vegan diet or have a food allergy, sorbet will be a better choice," she adds. Plus, in terms of nutrition, sorbet will also be the healthiest option becasue it doesn't contain the milk, cream, or butterfat, which increases saturated fat content.
Sherbet does contain some dairy, but it's a low-lactose food — one cup has about 4 to 6 grams of lactose, about the same amount as a cup of yogurt and half as much as a cup of ice cream. Sherbet is a good example of a hidden source of lactose because you probably don't think of it as a dairy product.
If you're watching your waistline, sherbet may be a better dessert choice than ice cream because it usually contains fewer calories. While a 1/2-cup serving of vanilla ice cream contains 137 calories on average, the same portion of orange sherbet contains just 107 calories.
Usually flavored with citrus juice, such as lime or orange, sherbets are leaner than ice cream, at 1% to 2% butterfat. But the juice can make the sugar content soar to nearly 26 grams for a half-cup serving. This gives you almost 34 carbs and 141 calories.
The addition of dairy gives sherbet a creamier texture, but it also increases the overall calorie and fat content. However, compared to ice cream, sherbet still tends to have a lower fat content, making it a good choice for those watching their fat intake.
Sherbet, orange contains 0.9 g of saturated fat and 0.7 mg of cholesterol per serving. 74 g of Sherbet, orange contains 8.88 mcg vitamin A, 1.7 mg vitamin C, 0.00 mcg vitamin D as well as 0.10 mg of iron, 39.96 mg of calcium, 71 mg of potassium. Sherbet, orange belong to 'Sweets' food category.
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