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    Home » Frozen Treats

    Author: Emily Krill | Published: Jan 1, 2022 | Modified: Jan 1, 2022

    Easy Rainbow Sherbet

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    This homemade Rainbow Sherbet recipe makes a colorful frozen treat. And if you use sugar-free ingredients, it's only got 94 calories. Sweet!

    Homemade Rainbow Sherbet
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    • 🍨 Ingredients
    • 🥣 Instructions
    • ❄️ Storage
    • 💬 Any Questions?
    • 📋 Recipe

    Greetings 👋

    Today I'm going to share an easy recipe for Rainbow Sherbet, a word that I will forever pronounce "sherbert". My mind says that you leave out the final R, but my heart says keep it in. But Dictionary.com is pretty clear about the proper spelling...

    "Sherbert (pronounced "shur-bert") is a common misspelling of sherbet that resulted from a common mispronunciation. Both pronunciations will get you a scoop of a light, frozen, fruit-based refreshment in the US."

    So there you go.

    am ice cream scoop of Keto sherbet

    🍨 Ingredients

    • Vanilla Ice Cream: Any kind of vanilla ice cream will do, although I don't recommend the natural kind with little pieces of vanilla bean in it. It needs to be creamy and smooth. I am diabetic, so I always stick with sugar-free ice cream like Breyer's Carb Smart.
    • Jello: Pick three of your favorite flavors of Jello. Make sure to pick three different colors so there is a nice color separation. Again, I always choose Sugar-Free Jello, but regular works just as well. And if you are worried about the artificial sugars used in Jello, you can try the GramZero brand which is sweetened naturally with stevia.
    a tub of ice cream and three boxes of Jello

    🥣 Instructions

    Leave the ice cream out on the counter until it is soft enough to stir, 20-30 minutes.

    first soften the ice cream

    Divide the ice cream equally into 3 medium-sized bowls.

    then divide it into three bowls

    Stir 1 teaspoon of Jello powder into each bowl and mix well to combine.

    mix in the Jello

    Spoon the mixture back into the ice cream container, or to a container of your choice.  Layer the spoonfuls but don’t mix them together.

    spoon it back into the container

    Freeze until firm, 2-3 hours.

    freeze it

    ❄️ Storage

    You can keep the ice cream in a zero or below freezer for 2-4 months. This is one of those recipes that is so good, that it is not going to last that long though. So it's theoretical.

    💬 Any Questions?

    Why do we call sherbet sherbert?

    It's just a common misspelling based on a common mispronunciation. But you can remember to pronounce it "shur-bit" by thinking to yourself, "he sure bit off more than he could chew!".

    What's the difference between sorbet and sherbet?

    The only difference between the two fruity frozen desserts is the addition of cream. Sorbet is made from fruit and sugar, and sherbet is made from fruit, sugar, and cream. This recipe is kind of a poor man's sherbet because we are replacing the fruit with Jello. Whatever works, I say.

    Is sherbet healthier than ice cream?

    In general, sherbet contains less fat than ice cream, but more sugar. If you make this recipe with low-calorie sugar-free ice cream, then you'll have the best of both worlds.

    a close up of sugar-free sherbet

    👩‍🍳 And that's all she wrote.

    Soon, you'll have a tasty batch of Rainbow Sherbet. And you know what they say: whether you call it sherbet or sherbert, "both pronunciations will get you a scoop of a light, frozen, fruit-based refreshment."

    Cheers!

    a bowl of rainbow sherbet
    Big-Chef-Orange-Square

    Ok, chow for now!

    Big-Chef-Orange-Square
    (But let's keep in touch.)

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    📋 Recipe

    Homemade Rainbow Sherbet

    Homemade Rainbow Sherbert
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 13 reviews

    It's so easy to make Rainbow Sherbet at home!

    • Author: Emily Krill
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 cups 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Frozen
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Low Calorie

    Ingredients

    Scale

    1 (1.5 Quart) tub of ice cream

    3 boxes Jello, flavors of your choice

    Instructions

    Step 1.  Soften the ice cream by leaving it out on the counter for 20-30 minutes until it is soft enough to stir.  

    Step 2.  Divide the ice cream equally into 3 medium sized bowls.

    Step 3.  Stir 1 teaspoon of Jello powder into each bowl and mix well to combine.

    Step 4.  Spoon the mixture back into the ice cream container (or into a resealable container of your choice).  Layer the spoonfuls but don't mix them together.

    Step 5.  Freeze until firm, 2-3 hours.

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    Notes

    Nutritional Info is for Carb Smart Ice Cream and Sugar-Free Jello

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ cup
    • Calories: 94
    • Fat: 5
    • Carbohydrates: 7
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 2

    Keywords: Rainbow Sherbet, Sugar-Free Sherbet, Homemade Sherbet

    If you liked this frozen treat, then you might like my recipes for Quick Blender Sherbet, Blueberry Ice Cream or Butter Pecan Ice Cream.

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    Comments

    1. Tyanne says

      January 05, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      I had no idea sherbet can be made at home! Definitely a must try recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 05, 2022 at 7:04 pm

        Great!😊

        Reply
    2. Debra says

      January 05, 2022 at 6:20 pm

      OMG....brilliant to use Jello. I can't believe I had never thought of that! Love how easy and fun this is.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 05, 2022 at 7:08 pm

        Oh, I love using Jello in recipes. Nothing is those colors in real life.

        Reply
    3. Bernice says

      January 05, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      Hahaha. I don't care what you call it, just call it delicious! BTW I always pronounce the r's too. Thanks for this fun post!

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 05, 2022 at 5:21 pm

        I don't know, but I think adding the R just makes it taste better.😉

        Reply
    4. Jerika says

      January 05, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      Yay! My kids love ice cream! Wow! I'm sure they will love this homemade Rainbow Sherbet, plus I can use sugar-free ingredients, and it's only got 94 calories! Love it! Thanks.:)

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 05, 2022 at 5:19 pm

        Sure thing!😊

        Reply
    5. Graham says

      January 01, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      Great recipe! I love making colorful desserts like this one.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Emily Krill says

        January 01, 2022 at 6:36 pm

        I know, you can't beat Jello for colorful ingredients! 🌈

        Reply
    6. Andrea Metlika says

      May 09, 2019 at 11:22 am

      This is bringing back childhood memories. I can't wait to make this for the grandkids.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        May 09, 2019 at 11:31 am

        I know. I hadn't had sherbet since I was a kid before I made this.

        Reply
      • Tamika says

        May 14, 2020 at 9:08 pm

        I know you made this post last year but I am enchanted by this recipe. Any recommendations on getting the jello powder to combine a bit better. I’ve got lots of left over sprinkles....still good but slightly grainy.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • EmilyKrill says

          May 14, 2020 at 9:15 pm

          Hmmm. You could try blending it in the blender. There is actually a similar Jello sherbet recipe that I have that you make in a blender using just SF Jello, hot water, ice, sweetener and heavy whipping cream. You dissolve the powdered Jello in the hot water first, so you don't need to worry about blending in the powder. https://www.resolutioneats.com/blog/low-carb-blender-sherbet/#tasty-recipes-4478

          Reply
    7. Liz says

      May 09, 2019 at 10:43 am

      Wow that sherbet is SO pretty!! And I'm sure it tastes amazing too. Perfect for summer!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        May 09, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    8. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      May 09, 2019 at 9:51 am

      This looks like the most delicious sweet treat! My kids would absolutely adore this.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        May 09, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Thanks! My kids actually gave me the idea for the recipe. They are cuckoo for sherbet.

        Reply
    9. Julia says

      May 09, 2019 at 9:03 am

      The perfect treat for summer! Delicious 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        May 09, 2019 at 9:43 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    10. kim says

      May 09, 2019 at 9:00 am

      What a brilliant recipe! So tasty and my kiddos gobbled this up!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • EmilyKrill says

        May 09, 2019 at 9:42 am

        Thanks. So glad it passed the kid test.

        Reply
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