Fast Lime Sherbet

Name: Fast Lime Sherbet
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 1 quart.
Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 3 cups 1% milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice

You don't need an ice cream maker to churn out this pretty light green refresher from Carolyn Hannay of Antioch, Tennessee. The mild lime flavor and frosty consistency make it a perfect summertime treat.

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
3 cups 1% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin powder in boiling water. Add the milk, sugar and lemon juice; stir until sugar is dissolved.
Pour into a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until frozen. Remove from the freezer and let stand for 10 minutes or until slightly softened. In a large bowl, beat until light and fluffy. Refreeze for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 260 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fruit.