Salted Lime Sherbet (Margarita Ice Cream)
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 104kcal
This Margarita Ice Cream (Salted Lime Sherbet) is tangy, salty, creamy and refreshing, and so easy to make! It has all the flavors of a classic margarita, (optionally) MINUS the alcohol, so even kids can enjoy this delicious frozen treat all summer long!
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Ingredients
- ⅔ cup lime juice I used small limes, so I had to use A LOT
- 4 tsp grated lime zest
- 85 g sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¾ cup whole milk or half and half for a creamier result
- 1 cup whole milk chilled
- 1 cup heavy cream Chilled. Or substitute with half and half
- 3 - 4 tbsp Silver tequila optional - and will result in a softer sherbet
Instructions
- Place ¾ cup of whole milk, salt and sugar in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar has melted. Add the grated lime zest and lime juice and mix to combine. The milk will curdle - this is normal.
- Add the rest of the chilled milk, cream and tequila (if using) and mix well to combine. Transfer to the freezer or fridge to chill.
- Add the chilled mix to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer to a container and let it harden in the freezer for a few hours.
- Let it soften a little before scooping the ice cream (or use a warm scoop to make it easier).
- Zest extra lime on top before serving (optional).
No Ice Cream Churner? No problem!
- Place the milk mixture in a large flat freezer proof dish. Every few hours, break the hardened milk base with a fork and mix it in with the rest.
- Repeat this every few hours (changing to a whisk or hand mix as the mixture hardens more), until the mix is icy and smooth. Let it harden for a few hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.04mg