Instant, No-Churn, 3-Ingredient Strawberry Sherbet
This creamy strawberry sherbet is the perfect summer treat. Perfect for busy cooks. It comes together in mere minutes and can be made with or without an ice cream machine!
I stumbled across this strawberry sherbet recipe in a French cookbook a while ago. It is so simple, I almost didn’t write it down. In fact, I felt almost silly for not having thought of it myself!
However, the results of this simple, 3-ingredient recipe are absolutely divine. It’s a real lifesaver during the hottest part of the summer. An easy, cool dessert that doesn’t heat up the kitchen.
Better yet? You can make this sherbet with any fruit or berry.
Tips & Tricks
This strawberry sherbet is super easy to put together. Nonetheless, there are a few tips and tricks that will help you achieve the best results — particularly if you don’t use an ice cream machine.
- Frozen Fruit. If your fruit is frozen at the outset, your sherbet will come out of the blender a bit loose, but nonetheless enjoyable.
- The Freezer. Regardless of whether or not you use an ice cream machine, you may want to make strategic use of the freezer. Freezing the sherbet for an hour or so after it comes out of the ice cream machine will firm it up nicely. Otherwise, if you use a blender, you will want to freeze your sherbet for 3-4 hours to achieve a firmer result.
- Seasoning. Feel free to allow your imagination and your palate guide you with respect to seasoning your sherbet. Fresh herbs, such as mint or lemon verbena, are always welcome. You could also raid your spice cabinet. Personally, I like both garam masala and five spice powder with strawberries. Let your palate and your pantry inspire you. That’s part of the fun!
Instant, No-Churn, 3-Ingredient Strawberry Sherbet
Ingredients
- 900 g frozen strawberries
- 385 g condensed milk
- 100 ml water
Instructions
- Remove the strawberries from the freezer and allow them to thaw for about 5 minutes.
- Then add them to the blender, along with the condensed milk and the water. Pulse until pureed.
- Your sherbet will be very creamy at this stage. You can serve it, add it to an ice cream machine to further chill and solidify, or place it in the freezer for 3-4 hours to firm it up.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the fruit and add or subtract seasonings in accordance with the seasons and your personal preferences.