Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.
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I came across this fun recipe for Orange Sherbet that I knew I had to try. Just TWO ingredients! I used an ice cream maker but you certainly don’t have to. My kids went crazy over this tasty treat.
What is Sherbet?
Orange sherbet is a frozen dessert that’s half way between ice cream and sorbet. It has less fat than ice cream, but contains some type of dairy, unlike sorbet, which is dairy free. Sherbet is creamier than sorbet but it’s less creamy than ice cream. It’s usually fruit flavored, in this case, orange.
Sherbet vs Sorbet – What’s the difference?
Sherbet is like a fruity ice cream, made with some type of cream, whereas sorbet contains no dairy/ cream whatsoever and has more fruit.
Orange Sherbet Recipe Ingredients
To make this simple recipe you just need 2 items- orange soda and sweetened condensed milk. That’s it! If you’d like to make your own condensed milk, we have a recipe for that too! See the homemade condensed milk recipe here.
How to make Orange Sherbet
This recipe for sherbet couldn’t be easier!
- All you do is combine the orange soda and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl.
- Stir until combined.
- If you’re using an ice cream maker, pour mixture into it now and begin churning. The air bubbles in the soda will be stirred out and the liquid will condense.
- Once it’s partially frozen, transfer to a bread pan and freeze until solid. Enjoy!
Making Sherbet with Soda Pop
I use orange soda to make this sherbet recipe as it adds flavor and sweetener. You’re welcome to use any flavor of soda you’d like- lemon lime, grape, strawberry, etc. I think making a root beer sherbet sounds delicious!
Do you need an ice cream maker to make sherbet?
I used a small 1 liter ice cream maker to make this sherbet but I truly don’t feel like it’s necessary. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, I suggest freezing the sherbet in a bread pan, then stirring the sherbet every 2 hours so that you can achieve a slushier consistency.
How long to freeze Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
It takes about 8 hours for orange sherbet to fully freeze. You’re welcome to enjoy it before then, but just know it will have a softer and slushier consistency. I like to make this recipe in the morning, then stir the sherbet several times throughout the day, then enjoy it as a treat after dinner.
Orange Sherbet
Ingredients
- 1 liter orange soda
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Combine the orange soda and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Stir until milk is well incorporated.
- If you're using an ice cream maker, pour mixture into it now and begin churning. The air bubbles in the soda will be stirred out and the liquid will condense. Churn for about 1 hour, then once it's partially frozen, transfer to a bread pan and freeze 6-8 hours, until solid. Enjoy!
- If you're not using an ice cream maker, transfer mixture to a bread pan and freeze. After 1 hour, stir the mixture and place back in freezer. Repeat process every 2 hours, stirring at least twice before enjoying.
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Nutrition
Does sherbet have dairy in it?
Yes, sherbet does contain dairy. This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk instead of heavy cream. Sorbet is a frozen dessert that does not have dairy in it.
Storing Homemade Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
I like to store sherbet in a bread pan covered to be airtight. The bread pan helps the sherbet to freeze faster and more uniformly. Once the sherbet is frozen, you can transfer it to a better airtight container for more long term storage.
How long does Sherbet stay fresh?
If stored in an airtight container, sherbet will stay fresh tasting for up to 1 month in the freezer.
Enjoy this frozen dessert? Here are more ice cream recipes:
- Easy Kool-Aid Sherbet
- Easy Oreo Ice Cream Cake
- Quick Strawberry Ice Cream
- Strawberry Banana Sorbet recipe
- Easy Oreo Ice Cream Cake
- Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
- Apple Pie Milkshakes
- Skinny OREO Milkshakes
- Banana Split Milkshakes
Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.
PATRICIA says
THE CAN OF SWEETENED CONDENCED MILK I USED ONLY COMES IN A 14 OZ. SIZE. I MEASURED IT INTO A GLASS MEASURE CUP AND IT SHOWED 8 OZ.. WHY? ALSO I USED SODA IN CANS AND USED 4 CUPS. HOW MANY CUPS ARE IN A LITER?
I LIKED THE SHERBET BUT FEEL IT IS SWEETER THAN I WOLD LIKE IT TO BE. COULD I ADD LEMON JUICE TO MAKE IT MORE TART? THANK YOU
Jessica says
The 14oz refers to weight and when you put it in a measuring cup, the 8oz reflected volume.
Lori Ank says
I’m shocked that no one has tried or rated this recipe already. I used Kroger brand black cherry soda. 1 liter is 4 1/4 cups or almost three cans. I followed the directions and it was done in 45 minutes in my ice cream maker. One person recommended adding chocolate chips. I think it would be yummy with canned black cherries. The possibilities are endless! This is a tasty, easy recipe. A definite keeper!
Alison says
Thank you so much Lori!
Traci says
Hello, has anyone tried this with sugar free soda? Do you think it would work?
Alison says
I definitely think it would work!
Terri says
Can you use Diet soda? I’m diabetic and would love to try this recipe.
Alison says
Yes you definitely could!
Bev Hohner says
Haven’t made it yet , but as I was reading the recipe , I thought it would go good with Kambucha – any flavor .
Nelda says
I followed the instructions EXACTLY and mine came out hard as a brick!! I actually had to run hot water on the bread pan to get it out, put it in a glass bowl, and put it in the microwave for a minute to soften it enough to eat!! Even then, I had to use a butter knife to chisel some off. After all that, it tasted really good. Just wasted quite a bit of it. So what did I do wrong??
Jessica says
Did you follow the instructions to stir after 1 hour, 2 hours, etc?
Kaye Vanfossan says
What do you consider a “bread pan”? Is it a regular loaf pan? I bake quite a bit but don’t have a recipe that calls for a “bread” pan.
I really want to make this!
Thanks,
Nellie says
You can use any container that is even somewhat similar to the size and shape of a bread pan. A bowl or a Tupperware container works well too!
Allen Grimes says
I made a rainbow sherbet with orange crush grape crush and black cherry. I had to play with the recipe and made them all separate then combined them in a large loaf pan. It came out great
Nicole says
That sounds delicious!
Sheri says
I wonder if you could use diet soda?
Alison says
Yes Sheri, I think diet soda would work fine!
Susan Schopp says
Does the nutrition info relate to a half of a cup or a whole cup?
Patti says
Eagle Brand also has sugar free condensed milk that rivals the full sugar one!
Ellen Fourroux says
Thanks for the info on the sugar-free condensed milk!B eing diabetic, I was just going to ask about that when I saw your comment!
Denise Beverly says
I am finding a fat free condensed milk but not sugar free.
Carol says
wonder if it could be made in a vitamix?
Nellie says
Sounds like a great idea to me!
Dorinda says
Could you put in gallon freezer bag to freeze?
Jessica says
I bet that’d work well!
Marcy Martin says
I really liked this recipe, but it was lacking in a bit more orange flavor. What could be added to enhance the orange taste? The texture was great.
Nellie says
You could add a little bit of orange extract…just be careful though, because extracts are pretty strong on flavor.
Kathy Bennett says
You can try “true orange”. It’s essence of of orange. No bitter, really enhances flavor.
Nicole says
Great tip, thank you!
Debra Alcala says
I haven’t made it yet, but am going to try with OJ. We got a lot of it from the food discount.
Nicole says
Sounds great! Hope you like it 🙂
Allen says
Add crushed pineapple makes this even better. Also use crushed strawberries from the blender and big red, or strawberry soda.
Nicole says
Ohh nice! 🙂
Sheryl says
We e been making this for years. Grape was a favorite as well!
Nicole says
Yay!
Kevin says
Can this last several months in the freezer?
Nicole says
It should, the only thing to worry about is freezer burn, so make sure to have a good container for it 🙂