Sherbert or Sherbet is a popular frozen dessert all over the world. It sure helps beat the summer heat. Sherbet is like ice cream with a low percentage of butterfat.
Unfortunately, Sherbert is not vegan, but Sorbet is. Think of Sorbet as a vegan cousin of Sherbet. Unlike Sherbet, Sorbet does not contain any dairy products, making it a great choice for those who are lactose intolerant.
What Is Sherbert Made Of?
Sherbert is made from:
- Ice cream
- Milk
- Sugar
- Gelatin
- Fruit juice
- Egg whites
Vegan Sorbet Recipes
Sherbet is not vegan, but you can try making vegan sorbet at home. It’s equally delicious and tasty. Here are some of my favorite flavors.
Vegan Mango Sorbet Recipe
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 cups frozen mangoes
- 5-6 dates
Put all the ingredients in the blender and start at slow speed. After 30 seconds, increase the speed of the blender and blend for another 30 seconds. Your sorbet is ready to enjoy.
Vegan Strawberry Sorbet Recipe
- 1 liter coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 frozen bananas, sliced
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Blend bananas and coconut milk first. Then add strawberries and maple syrup. Blend into a smooth mixture, and pour it into a container. Freeze for 3-4 hours before serving.
Vegan Raspberry Mango Sorbet Recipe
- 3 cups fresh or frozen mangoes
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- a pinch of salt
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed until you get a creamy smooth consistency. Freeze the mixture in a freezer for 3-4 hours. Add the frozen mixture in an ice cream churning bowl, and churn for 30 minutes. Freeze it for another 3-4 hours before serving.
Mango Banana Sorbet Recipe
- 3 frozen bananas
- 2 cups mango
Blend banana and mango together until a smooth consistency is achieved. Place the mixture in the freezer for 4-6 hours before serving.
Mango Pineapple Sorbet Recipe
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen mangoes
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup pineapple
Blend all the ingredients together until it forms a smooth creamy texture. Freeze for 3-4 hours and serve cold with walnuts on top.
Berry Mango Sorbet Recipe
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries or strawberries
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Put all the ingredients in a blender and form a smooth texture. Freeze for 3-4 hours before serving with a splash of orange juice or lemon zest.
Chocolate Banana Sorbet Recipe
- 4 frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Combine banana, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Mint Chocolate Sorbet Recipe
- 50 gram dark chocolate
- 4 mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 400ml almond milk
- 100g powdered sugar
Heat almond milk in a small pan and add mint leaves, peppermint extract and sugar. Once dissolved, place the pan in a tub of ice cold water to cool down. Freeze it for 5-6 hours.
Melt chocolate in the microwave and spread on a cool tray. Once dry, break the chocolate into thin pieces.
Take the mixture from the freezer and blend it in a high-speed blender or food processor. Add chocolate as well, mix everything together. Freeze for another 3-4 hours before serving.
Coffee Cream Sorbet Recipe
- 180 g espresso
- 150 g coconut cream
- 120 g sugar
- 3 tbsp of amaretto
Prepare the espresso and dissolve sugar into it. Add the mixture to a blender with coconut cream and freeze it for 4-5 hours. Once cold, put the frozen mixture back to the blender, and add amaretto. Freeze for another 2-3 hours and serve chilled.
Conclusion
I hope now there is no confusion regarding sherbert and you have an answer to is sherbert vegan. While sherbet is not vegan, sorbets are completely vegan and there are plenty of ways to make vegan sorbet at home without using any dairy product. I have mentioned the recipes for some of my favorite recipes. I hope you enjoy it.
You can also try sourdough french toast, and easy dutch oven monkey bread recipe to try with sorbet.
