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Dark Sweet Cherry and Pomegranate Sherbet

February 15, 2016 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

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Dark Sweet Cherry and Pomegranate Sherbet is my favorite sherbet, and I predict it will quickly become yours too! It is delicious, perfect as a light and refreshing summer dessert and not nearly as sweet as most ice creams or sherbets.

Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet

The tartness from the pomegranate juice puts it over the top as far as the taste. Dark Sweet Cherry and Pomegranate Sherbet is also quick and easy to make! But the best part is this luscious dessert clocks in at only 165 calories a serving! It’s a sherbet bonanza! So as they say, “you can have your dessert, and eat it too”!

I don’t think of ice cream type desserts this time of year, but even though it’s cold now in North Florida, this is a perfect dessert. It would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, or a wonderful ending to any meal. My husband’s daughter came over last night to give me a Pinterest lesson. (Yes, apparently I am the only person on the face of the earth that doesn’t know how to use Pinterest!) Anyway, I wanted to make something special for dessert that she would like, to thank her for everything, and this Dark Sweet Cherry and Pomegranate Sherbet couldn’t have been any more perfect!

In case you are wondering what the difference is between sherbet and sorbet, it’s only that sorbet doesn’t have any milk in it. If you like this recipe, check out my Easy No-Cook Meyer Lemon Ice Cream or my Easy Mixed Berry Sherbet recipes!

If you have an electric ice-cream maker, you won’t believe how easy it is to make. And, it only takes a few ingredients which are: frozen cherries, 100% pomegranate juice, sugar, a lemon, whole milk and heavy cream.

Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet Ingredients

To make this scrumptious dessert, put the cherries, sugar, and pomegranate juice in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Once the mixture is cool, put it in a blender and blend until it is smooth.

Add the milk, cream and lemon juice and blend until everything is thoroughly mixed.

Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet being made in a blender

Add the mixture to your ice-cream maker and process for about 25 minutes or until the mixture is frozen.

Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet in ice cream maker

Transfer to an air-tight container and put in the freezer for at least 4 hours to firm the mixture up.

Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet ready for the freezer

How easy it that? Serve and enjoy!

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Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet
Dark Sweet Cherry and Pomegranate Sherbet is a delightfully refreshing combination of dark sweet cherries and pomegranate juice and is a perfect summer dessert!
Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups dark sweet cherries fresh or frozen and pitted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups dark sweet cherries fresh or frozen and pitted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
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Rating: 5
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Instructions
  1. Place the cherries, sugar, and pomegranate juice in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  2. Once the mixture is cool, put it in a blender and blend until it is smooth.
  3. Add the milk, cream and lemon juice and blend until everything is throughly mixed.
  4. Add the mixture to your ice-cream maker and process for about 25 minutes or until the mixture is frozen.
  5. Transfer to an air-tight container and put in the freezer for at least 4 hours to firm the mixture up.
  6. How easy it that? Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Cherry Pomegranate Sherbet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 202mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 35g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 4%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Dark Sweet Cherry and Pomegranate Sherbet is a delightfully refreshing combination of dark sweet cherries and pomegranate juice and is a perfect low-calorie dessert!
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