7-Ingredient Pomegranate Sherbet: A Refreshing Del

A welcome surprise after a heavy meal, this make-ahead sherbet requires very little lift. Gelatin and cream are the secret weapons for a super-creamy scoop. Feeling extra fancy? Serve it with fresh mint and shortbread cookies, such as Speculoos.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 mins
Freeze Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 42 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3cupsunsweetened pomegranate juice

  • 1cupsugar

  • 3tablespoonslemon juice

  • 1dashsalt

  • ¼cupcold water

  • 1(.25 ounce) envelopeunflavored gelatin

  • 1cupchilled whipping cream

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir together pomegranate juice, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl. Chill, covered, 30 minutes.

  2. Put the cold water in a small saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin; let stand 1 minute. Cook, stirring, over low heat just until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes. Stir into pomegranate mixture. Add cream; beat with an electric hand mixer at medium speed until mixture is foamy, about 3 minutes.

  3. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions until sherbet reaches soft-serve consistency, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

  4. Transfer to a 1- or 2-qt. freezer-safe container. Put a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface; cover and freeze at least 2 hours or up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
15g
19%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
54mg
18%
Sodium
87mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
20%
Protein
2g
Potassium
40mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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