Description
Tropical sunshine meets cool refreshment in this orange crush sherbet, blending zesty citrus with creamy smoothness. Each spoonful delivers a delightful Caribbean-inspired escape that cools and delights your palate with pure, bright flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits and Flavors:
- 2 cups orange crush soda
Dairy Products:
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine the effervescent Orange Crush soda with silky sweetened condensed milk, whisking until a smooth, uniform liquid emerges.
- Transfer heavy cream to a separate bowl and vigorously whip using an electric mixer, creating voluminous, stiff peaks that hold their shape dramatically.
- Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the citrusy base, employing a gentle folding technique to maintain the airy texture, ensuring complete incorporation of the creamy elements.
- Enhance the mixture with a splash of pure vanilla extract, stirring briefly to distribute the aromatic flavor throughout the sherbet base.
- Transfer the luscious concoction into a freezer-safe container with a secure lid, smoothing the surface for even freezing.
- Place in the freezer at 0°F for approximately 4-5 hours, interrupting the freezing process every hour by stirring to prevent rigid ice crystal formation and maintain a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Once fully set, retrieve the sherbet and allow to soften slightly at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before scooping into chilled serving vessels.
- Garnish with delicate orange zest or a playful splash of additional Orange Crush for an extra burst of citrusy excitement, creating a visually appealing and tantalizing dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap the Orange Crush with homemade fresh orange juice for a more natural, less processed flavor profile that boosts nutritional value.
- Reduce sugar content by using diet soda or replacing sweetened condensed milk with a lighter coconut milk alternative for dietary-conscious individuals.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Enhance the sherbet’s complexity by adding a splash of orange liqueur or zesting fresh orange peel directly into the mixture for an intense citrus burst.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Mocktails
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 357
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg