Orange Sherbet

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Easy

Sherbet is a fruity frozen dessert similar to sorbet but with a small amount of milk or cream that makes it softer and creamier. This classic orange version is bright, tangy and made without eggs. Makes 8 scoops in about 5 hr 40 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Cooling 5 hr

Total 5 hr 40 min

Yield 8 scoops

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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2 cups (480 ml)orange juice, strained, cold
1 tbsp (6 g)orange zest, finely grated
¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice
1 cup (240 ml)whole milk, cold
¼ cup (60 ml)heavy cream, cold
1 pinchfine salt

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Instructions

Stir the sugar into the orange juice and zest until nearly dissolved, then stir in the lemon juice and salt.
Warm 60 ml of the juice mixture gently if needed to fully dissolve the sugar, then return it to the rest.
Whisk in the cold milk and cream; it may look slightly curdled, which is normal and will smooth out when churned.
Refrigerate until very cold, at least 3 hours.
Churn 20 to 25 minutes until thick.
Freeze in a chilled container at least 3 hours before scooping.

Tips

Add the dairy last and keep everything cold to prevent splitting.
Fresh juice tastes best.
Eat within 3 days; low-fat desserts harden quickly.
Good with shortbread.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make orange sherbet?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. The recipe makes 8 scoops.

How should I store orange sherbet?

Freeze up to 1 week.

Can I make orange sherbet ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Serve it with shortbread.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

145 Calories / serving

3.8g Fat

26.9g Carbs

1.6g Protein

25.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1160 cal · 30g fat · 215g carbs · 13g protein · 206g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.